US Bridges

I 55 over SR 4

Good

Tate County, Mississippi · I 55 over SR 4 · Structure no. 11000550692655B

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 55 over SR 4 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 55 over SR 4 in Tate County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 15,000 by 2043. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 55
CrossesSR 4
LocationI 55 over SR 4
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates34.61888, -89.95074
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.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 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 traffic15,000 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$230 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 55 over SR 4 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is I 55 over SR 4 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 SR 4 carry?

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

How long is I 55 over SR 4?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns I 55 over SR 4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.