US Bridges

County Road 36 over I 55

Good

Yalobusha County, Mississippi · 0.5 MI S Panola Cl · Structure no. 410005508123250

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
229 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
970
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 36 over I 55 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 36 over I 55 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 970 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2043. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCounty Road 36
CrossesI 55
Location0.5 MI S Panola Cl
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.15787, -89.91823
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2023)
Projected traffic1,200 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$262 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 36 over I 55 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 36 over I 55 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 36 over I 55 carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 36 over I 55?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 36 over I 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.