Fernwood Road over I 55
FairPosted for loadPike County, Mississippi · 2.9 MI N SR 48 · Structure no. 410005505701320
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 229 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fernwood Road over I 55 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Fernwood Road over I 55 in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 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).
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fernwood Road over I 55 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fernwood Road 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 Fernwood Road over I 55 carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Fernwood 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 Fernwood Road over I 55?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.