US Bridges

Rifle Range Road over I 55

Fair

Tate County, Mississippi · 2.9 MI N SR 4 · Structure no. 410005506926850

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
281 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rifle Range Road over I 55 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Rifle Range Road over I 55 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 6 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2043. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRifle Range Road
CrossesI 55
Location2.9 MI N SR 4
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.65963, -89.96226
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2023)
Projected traffic370 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rifle Range Road over I 55 built?

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

What condition is Rifle Range Road over I 55 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 Rifle Range Road over I 55 carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rifle Range Road over I 55?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rifle Range Road over I 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.