US Bridges

Wildwood Road over I 55

Fair

Yazoo County, Mississippi · 3.6 MI S SR 432 · Structure no. 410005508213410

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
398 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wildwood Road over I 55 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wildwood Road over I 55 in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2043. The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWildwood Road
CrossesI 55
Location3.6 MI S SR 432
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYazoo County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.83298, -90.05192
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.2 US tons
Inventory rating70.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length398 ft (121.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2023)
Projected traffic270 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$568 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wildwood Road over I 55 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wildwood 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Wildwood Road over I 55 carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wildwood Road over I 55?

The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wildwood Road over I 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.