I 55 W FRT RD
Carrying I 55 W FRT RD over HANGING MOSS CREEK
0.7 MI N NORTHSIDE DR, Hinds, Mississippi
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: I 55 W FRT RD
The I 55 W FRT RD bridge in Hinds, Mississippi carries I 55 W FRT RD over HANGING MOSS CREEK. It was built in 1985, making it 41 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 47.2 meters (155 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,100 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Mississippi bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 2/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How I 55 W FRT RD compares
Live comparison across Mississippi.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1985
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 47.2 m (155 ft)
- Deck Width
- 15.5 m (51 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 9,100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 18000550250998A
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates critical at 2/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
I 55 W FRT RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare I 55 W FRT RD against other structures in Hinds and across Mississippi. Mississippi bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for I 55 W FRT RD?
I 55 W FRT RD in Hinds, Mississippi has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 2/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is I 55 W FRT RD inspected?
I 55 W FRT RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 9,100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I 55 W FRT RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for I 55 W FRT RD?
I 55 W FRT RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining I 55 W FRT RD?
I 55 W FRT RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is I 55 W FRT RD and does age affect safety?
I 55 W FRT RD was built in 1985, making it 41 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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