US Bridges

I 22 over Oaklimeter Creek

Fair

Benton County, Mississippi · 17.0 MI E SR 7 · Structure no. 21000780050492A

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
322 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 22 over Oaklimeter Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 22 over Oaklimeter Creek 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 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2043. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 22
CrossesOaklimeter Creek
Location17.0 MI E SR 7
RouteInterstate 22
CountyBenton County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.6095, -89.19636
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2023)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2043
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 22 over Oaklimeter Creek built?

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

What condition is I 22 over Oaklimeter 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I 22 over Oaklimeter Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is I 22 over Oaklimeter Creek?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 22 over Oaklimeter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.