US Bridges

Park Drive over I 55

Good

Pike County, Mississippi · 1.1 MI N US 98/SR 24 · Structure no. 410005505701650

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
272 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Drive over I 55 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Park Drive over I 55 in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2042. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPark Drive
CrossesI 55
Location1.1 MI N US 98/SR 24
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.23777, -90.4815
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2022)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 Park Drive over I 55 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Drive 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Park Drive over I 55 carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Park Drive over I 55?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Park Drive over I 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.