US Bridges

I 55 over Vaughan Creek

Good

Yazoo County, Mississippi · 9.3 MI N SR 16 · Structure no. 110005508213250

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 55 over Vaughan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 55 over Vaughan Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 55
CrossesVaughan Creek
Location9.3 MI N SR 16
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates32.81107, -90.05762
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2023)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2043
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 55 over Vaughan Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 55 over Vaughan Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I 55 over Vaughan Creek carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I 55 over Vaughan Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns I 55 over Vaughan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.