I 55 over SR 6
FairPanola County, Mississippi · I 55 over SR 6 · Structure no. 11000550542433A
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 229 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 55 over SR 6 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 55 over SR 6 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,500 by 2043. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 55 over SR 6 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 55 over SR 6 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 SR 6 carry?
About 9,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is I 55 over SR 6?
The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns I 55 over SR 6?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.