US Bridges

Peyton Road over I 55

Fair

Tate County, Mississippi · 1.0 MI S SR 306 · Structure no. 410005506927020

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
309 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peyton Road over I 55 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Peyton 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2043. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPeyton Road
CrossesI 55
Location1.0 MI S SR 306
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.68496, -89.96661
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length309 ft (94.2 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 traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 Peyton Road over I 55 built?

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

What condition is Peyton 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 Peyton Road over I 55 carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Peyton Road over I 55?

The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Peyton Road over I 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.