US Bridges

I 55 over Canal & Shands Bottom RD

Good

Tate County, Mississippi · 3.2 MI N Panola Cl · Structure no. 11000550692641A

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 55 over Canal & Shands Bottom RD is a concrete tee beam carrying I 55 over Canal & Shands Bottom RD in Tate 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,500 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 55
CrossesCanal & Shands Bottom RD
Location3.2 MI N Panola Cl
RouteInterstate 55
CountyTate County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.59896, -89.9476
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2023)
Projected traffic15,500 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$210 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 55 over Canal & Shands Bottom RD built?

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

What condition is I 55 over Canal & Shands Bottom RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I 55 over Canal & Shands Bottom RD carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I 55 over Canal & Shands Bottom RD?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns I 55 over Canal & Shands Bottom RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.