US Bridges

I 55 over SR 570

Fair

Pike County, Mississippi · I 55 over SR 570 · Structure no. 11000550570180A

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
227 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 55 over SR 570 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 55 over SR 570 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2043. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 55
CrossesSR 570
LocationI 55 over SR 570
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates31.26024, -90.47932
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2023)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure20
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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$381 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 55 over SR 570 built?

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

What condition is I 55 over SR 570 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 570 carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I 55 over SR 570?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I 55 over SR 570?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.