US Bridges

I 22 over SR 178

Good

Benton County, Mississippi · I 22 over SR 178 · Structure no. 21000780050486B

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
368 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 22 over SR 178 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 22 over SR 178 in Benton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,500 by 2043. The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 22
CrossesSR 178
LocationI 22 over SR 178
RouteInterstate 22
Coordinates34.61864, -89.20257
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length368 ft (112.2 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2023)
Projected traffic13,500 by 2043
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 22 over SR 178 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 22 over SR 178 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does I 22 over SR 178 carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is I 22 over SR 178?

The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 22 over SR 178?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.