US Bridges

I55 Rl over I-55 N.B. / Mallory Ave

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · I-55 Exit 9 · Structure no. 79I00550071

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
450 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
72,252
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I55 Rl over I-55 N.B. / Mallory Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I55 Rl over I-55 N.B. / Mallory Ave in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 72,252 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,256 by 2040. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI55 Rl
CrossesI-55 N.B. / Mallory Ave
LocationI-55 Exit 9
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates35.08703, -90.07655
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,252 (2021)
Projected traffic96,256 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I55 Rl over I-55 N.B. / Mallory Ave built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is I55 Rl over I-55 N.B. / Mallory Ave 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 Rl over I-55 N.B. / Mallory Ave carry?

About 72,252 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I55 Rl over I-55 N.B. / Mallory Ave?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I55 Rl over I-55 N.B. / Mallory Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.