Wardlow Road over I 55
GoodPosted for loadPike County, Mississippi · 4.0 MI N SR 48 · Structure no. 410005505701430
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 240 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wardlow Road over I 55 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Wardlow 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wardlow Road over I 55 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wardlow 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Wardlow Road over I 55 carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Wardlow Road over I 55?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Wardlow Road over I 55?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.