I 55 over Tallahatchie River
FairPanola County, Mississippi · 3.8 MI N SR 6 · Structure no. 11000550542471B
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 480 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 55 over Tallahatchie River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 55 over Tallahatchie River 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 5 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2043. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 30 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 55 over Tallahatchie River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 55 over Tallahatchie River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does I 55 over Tallahatchie River carry?
About 12,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is I 55 over Tallahatchie River?
The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns I 55 over Tallahatchie River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.