US Bridges

I 55 over Hentz Road

Fair

Panola County, Mississippi · 4.2 MI N Yalobusha Cl · Structure no. 11000550542373B

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 55 over Hentz Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 55 over Hentz Road in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2043. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 55
CrossesHentz Road
Location4.2 MI N Yalobusha Cl
RouteInterstate 55
CountyPanola County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.22568, -89.92585
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2023)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2043
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$293 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 55 over Hentz Road built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 55 over Hentz Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does I 55 over Hentz Road carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I 55 over Hentz Road?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns I 55 over Hentz Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.