US Bridges

Watts Road over I 22

Good

Benton County, Mississippi · 2.3 MI E Marshall Cl · Structure no. 410007800504480

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
420 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watts Road over I 22 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Watts Road over I 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWatts Road
CrossesI 22
Location2.3 MI E Marshall Cl
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.63691, -89.26321
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2023)
Projected traffic180 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Watts Road over I 22 built?

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

What condition is Watts Road over I 22 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 Watts Road over I 22 carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Watts Road over I 22?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Watts Road over I 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.