I 55 over SR 24/US 98 East
GoodPike County, Mississippi · I 55 over SR 24/US 98EB · Structure no. 11000550570154B
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- 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 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 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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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 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 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.