I 55 over Coldwater River
Tate County, Mississippi · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- I 55 over Coldwater River in Tate County, Mississippi, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 19,000 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 88 of the 138 inventoried bridges in Tate County rated fair (63.8%); 1 (0.7%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated March 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Substructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous prestressed concrete multiple box beam |
| Length | about 2,000 ft |
| Location | 1.6 Mi N SR 306 |
| NBI structure number | 11000550692729B |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | March 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Mississippi department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Tate County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I 55 over Coldwater River | 1959 | 19,000 | Fair |
| I 55 over Hickahala Creek | 2022 | 15,000 | Good |
| I 55 over Hickahala Creek | 2022 | 15,000 | Good |
| I 55 over Hickahala Relief | 2022 | 15,000 | Good |
| I 55 over Hickahala Relief | 2022 | 15,000 | Good |
| I 55 over SR 306 | 2020 | 15,000 | Good |
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