I 55 over Yocona River
FairYalobusha County, Mississippi · 1.1 MI S Panola Cl · Structure no. 11000550812319B
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 360 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 55 over Yocona River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 55 over Yocona River in Yalobusha County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,500 by 2043. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Yocona River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 55 over Yocona 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does I 55 over Yocona River carry?
About 9,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is I 55 over Yocona River?
The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns I 55 over Yocona River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.