US Bridges

Pope Water Vall RD over I 55

GoodPosted for load

Panola County, Mississippi · 2.5 MI N Yalobusha Cl · Structure no. 410005505423560

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
275 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

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

It carries about 690 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2043. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPope Water Vall RD
CrossesI 55
Location2.5 MI N Yalobusha Cl
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.20129, -89.9262
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2023)
Projected traffic690 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$250 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pope Water Vall RD over I 55 built?

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

What condition is Pope Water Vall RD over I 55 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 Pope Water Vall RD over I 55 carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pope Water Vall RD over I 55?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pope Water Vall RD over I 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.