US Bridges

I 55 over Vaughan Road

Fair

Yazoo County, Mississippi · 5.3 MI N Madison Cl · Structure no. 11000550821322A

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 55 over Vaughan Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 55 over Vaughan Road in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2043. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 55
CrossesVaughan Road
Location5.3 MI N Madison Cl
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates32.80713, -90.05843
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2023)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 55 over Vaughan Road built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 55 over Vaughan Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I 55 over Vaughan Road carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I 55 over Vaughan Road?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 55 over Vaughan Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.