US Bridges

I 55 over Belmont Road

GoodPosted for load

Panola County, Mississippi · 1.5 MI S SR 315 · Structure no. 11000550542509B

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 55 over Belmont Road is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 55 over Belmont Road in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2020, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2043. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 55
CrossesBelmont Road
Location1.5 MI S SR 315
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates34.41647, -89.90129
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.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2023)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2043
Trucks26%
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$206 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 55 over Belmont Road built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is I 55 over Belmont Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I 55 over Belmont Road carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I 55 over Belmont Road?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns I 55 over Belmont Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.