US Bridges

I 55 over Long Creek

Good

Panola County, Mississippi · 4.5 MI N Yalobusha Cl · Structure no. 11000550542377B

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
730 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 55 over Long Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 55 over Long Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,500 by 2043. The structure is 730 ft (222.5 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
CrossesLong Creek
Location4.5 MI N Yalobusha Cl
RouteInterstate 55
CountyPanola County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.23161, -89.92589
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+13 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length730 ft (222.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2023)
Projected traffic11,500 by 2043
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$708 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 55 over Long Creek built?

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

What condition is I 55 over Long Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does I 55 over Long Creek carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is I 55 over Long Creek?

The structure is 730 ft (222.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns I 55 over Long Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.