US Bridges

Upshaw Road over I 55

Fair

Yazoo County, Mississippi · 1.3 MI S SR 432 · Structure no. 410005508213650

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
322 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upshaw Road over I 55 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Upshaw Road over I 55 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUpshaw Road
CrossesI 55
Location1.3 MI S SR 432
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.86418, -90.03552
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating70.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Upshaw Road over I 55 built?

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

What condition is Upshaw 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 Upshaw Road over I 55 carry?

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

How long is Upshaw Road over I 55?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Upshaw Road over I 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.