US Bridges

I 220 over Welota Drive

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · 3.2 MI N I 20 · Structure no. 11002200250032A

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 220 over Welota Drive is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 220 over Welota Drive in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 47 years old, older 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 5 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 220
CrossesWelota Drive
Location3.2 MI N I 20
RouteInterstate 220
CountyHinds County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.33463, -90.24574
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2023)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
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 220 over Welota Drive built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is I 220 over Welota Drive 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I 220 over Welota Drive carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 220 over Welota Drive?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I 220 over Welota Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.