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I 55 over SR 24/US 98 East

Fair

Pike County, Mississippi · I 55 over SR 24/US 98EB · Structure no. 11000550570154A

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 55 over SR 24/US 98 East is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 55 over SR 24/US 98 East in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2043. The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 55
CrossesSR 24/US 98 East
LocationI 55 over SR 24/US 98EB
RouteInterstate 55
CountyPike County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.22137, -90.48306
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length230 ft (70 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2023)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure30
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 55 over SR 24/US 98 East built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 55 over SR 24/US 98 East 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I 55 over SR 24/US 98 East carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I 55 over SR 24/US 98 East?

The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I 55 over SR 24/US 98 East?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.