I 55 over Hickahala Relief
GoodTate County, Mississippi · 2.1 MI N SR 4 · Structure no. 11000550692675B
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 802 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 55 over Hickahala Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 55 over Hickahala Relief 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 19,500 by 2043. The structure is 802 ft (244.5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 55 over Hickahala Relief built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 55 over Hickahala Relief 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 Relief carry?
About 15,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is I 55 over Hickahala Relief?
The structure is 802 ft (244.5 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I 55 over Hickahala Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.