I55 over I-55 / Days Creek
FairShelby County, Tennessee · .7 MI N of SR175 JCT · Structure no. 79I00550017
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 156 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 118,031
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I55 over I-55 / Days Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I55 over I-55 / Days Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 65 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 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 118,031 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 188,850 by 2042. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I55 over I-55 / Days Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is I55 over I-55 / Days Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does I55 over I-55 / Days Creek carry?
About 118,031 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I55 over I-55 / Days Creek?
The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.
Who owns I55 over I-55 / Days Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.