US Bridges

I 55 over US 80/KCS RR

Good

Rankin County, Mississippi · I 55 over US 80 · Structure no. 11000550610934A

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,748 ft
45 main spans
Daily traffic
56,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 55 over US 80/KCS RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 55 over US 80/KCS RR in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 58 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 56,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,000 by 2043. The structure is 2,748 ft (837.6 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 55
CrossesUS 80/KCS RR
LocationI 55 over US 80
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates32.28553, -90.16945
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans45
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,748 ft (837.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,500 (2023)
Projected traffic58,000 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 55 over US 80/KCS RR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is I 55 over US 80/KCS RR 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 I 55 over US 80/KCS RR carry?

About 56,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I 55 over US 80/KCS RR?

The structure is 2,748 ft (837.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I 55 over US 80/KCS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.