US Bridges

Elarton Road over I 55

Good

Pike County, Mississippi · 2.9 MI N LA State Line · Structure no. 410005505700290

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
428 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elarton Road over I 55 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elarton Road over I 55 in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2043. The structure is 428 ft (130.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesElarton Road
CrossesI 55
Location2.9 MI N LA State Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.04106, -90.497
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.2 US tons
Inventory rating70.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length428 ft (130.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2023)
Projected traffic280 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$543 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Elarton Road over I 55 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elarton 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Elarton Road over I 55 carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Elarton Road over I 55?

The structure is 428 ft (130.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Elarton Road over I 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.