US Bridges

I 55 over Eureka Road

FairPosted for load

Panola County, Mississippi · 2.2 MI S SR 6 · Structure no. 11000550542411B

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 55 over Eureka Road is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 55 over Eureka 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2043. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 55
CrossesEureka Road
Location2.2 MI S SR 6
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates34.27962, -89.92327
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 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 traffic13,000 by 2043
Trucks29%
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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$176 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 55 over Eureka Road built?

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

What condition is I 55 over Eureka 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 Eureka Road carry?

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

How long is I 55 over Eureka Road?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns I 55 over Eureka Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.