US Bridges

Hamp Lee Road over I 55

Good

Pike County, Mississippi · 1.5 MI N SR 568 · Structure no. 410005505700930

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
229 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamp Lee Road over I 55 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Hamp Lee Road 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 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2043. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHamp Lee Road
CrossesI 55
Location1.5 MI N SR 568
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.133, -90.48218
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 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 traffic410 (2023)
Projected traffic410 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Hamp Lee Road over I 55 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hamp Lee 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 Hamp Lee Road over I 55 carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hamp Lee Road over I 55?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hamp Lee Road over I 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.