SR 48 over I 55
FairPike County, Mississippi · SR 48 WB over I 55 · Structure no. 31000480570391A
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 275 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 355
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 48 over I 55 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 48 over I 55 in Pike 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 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 355 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 355 by 2043. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 48 over I 55 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 48 over I 55 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SR 48 over I 55 carry?
About 355 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 48 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 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR 48 over I 55?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.