US Bridges

SR 22 over Porter Creek

Good

Hinds County, Mississippi · 7.8 MI E I 20 · Structure no. 310002202500760

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
680
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 22 over Porter Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 22 over Porter Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2043. The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesSR 22
CrossesPorter Creek
Location7.8 MI E I 20
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates32.40961, -90.50777
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2023)
Projected traffic680 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 22 over Porter Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 22 over Porter Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 22 over Porter Creek carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 22 over Porter Creek?

The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 22 over Porter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.