US Bridges

Chatawa Road over I 55

Good

Pike County, Mississippi · 4.5 MI N LA State Line · Structure no. 410005505700450

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

About this bridge

Chatawa Road over I 55 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chatawa 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 372 ft (113.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesChatawa Road
CrossesI 55
Location4.5 MI N LA State Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.06378, -90.49364
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 rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length372 ft (113.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chatawa Road over I 55 built?

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

What condition is Chatawa 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 Chatawa Road over I 55 carry?

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

How long is Chatawa Road over I 55?

The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Chatawa Road over I 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.