US Bridges

I 269 over I 22

Fair

DeSoto County, Mississippi · I 269 over I 22 · Structure no. 11002690170298B

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
542 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 269 over I 22 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 269 over I 22 in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2043. The structure is 542 ft (165.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 269
CrossesI 22
LocationI 269 over I 22
RouteInterstate 269
Coordinates34.87872, -89.72575
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length542 ft (165.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2023)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2043
Trucks25%
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 269 over I 22 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 269 over I 22 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I 269 over I 22 carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I 269 over I 22?

The structure is 542 ft (165.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I 269 over I 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.