US Bridges

Brewer Road over I 55

Good

Panola County, Mississippi · 1.5 MI N SR 6 · Structure no. 410005505424480

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
229 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
860
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brewer Road over I 55 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brewer Road 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.

It carries about 860 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2043. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBrewer Road
CrossesI 55
Location1.5 MI N SR 6
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.33184, -89.91682
Functional classUrban Local

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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating74.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2023)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2043
Trucks8%
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$262 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Brewer Road over I 55 built?

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

What condition is Brewer Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Brewer Road over I 55 carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Brewer Road over I 55?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Brewer Road over I 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.