I 220 over Welota Drive
FairHinds County, Mississippi · 3.2 MI N I 20 · Structure no. 11002200250032B
- 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
- 30,000
- 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 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,000 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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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 30,000 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.