US Bridges

SR 22 over Cox Creek

Good

Hinds County, Mississippi · 10.3 MI E I 20 · Structure no. 310002202501070

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 22 over Cox Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 22 over Cox Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesSR 22
CrossesCox Creek
Location10.3 MI E I 20
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates32.43441, -90.47331
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2023)
Projected traffic680 by 2043
Trucks21%
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 Cox Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 22 over Cox 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 Cox Creek carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 22 over Cox Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns SR 22 over Cox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.