I 55 over Coldwater River
FairTate County, Mississippi · 1.6 MI N SR 306 · Structure no. 11000550692729A
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 2,000 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 55 over Coldwater River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 55 over Coldwater River 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2043. The structure is 2,000 ft (609.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 55 over Coldwater River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 55 over Coldwater River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does I 55 over Coldwater River carry?
About 19,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is I 55 over Coldwater River?
The structure is 2,000 ft (609.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns I 55 over Coldwater River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.