I 55 over Hickahala Creek
GoodTate County, Mississippi · 1.3 MI N SR 4 · Structure no. 11000550692667A
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 694 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 55 over Hickahala Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 55 over Hickahala Creek in Tate County, Mississippi. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2043. The structure is 694 ft (211.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 55 over Hickahala Creek built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 55 over Hickahala Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does I 55 over Hickahala Creek carry?
About 15,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is I 55 over Hickahala Creek?
The structure is 694 ft (211.6 m) long with a longest span of 310 ft (94.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I 55 over Hickahala Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.