US Bridges

I 22 over Mantachie Creek

Good

Itawamba County, Mississippi · 3.2 MI E Lee Cl · Structure no. 21000780291008A

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
332 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 22 over Mantachie Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 22 over Mantachie Creek in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2043. The structure is 332 ft (101.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 22
CrossesMantachie Creek
Location3.2 MI E Lee Cl
RouteInterstate 22
Coordinates34.2701, -88.48933
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length332 ft (101.3 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2023)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2043
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 22 over Mantachie Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 22 over Mantachie 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 I 22 over Mantachie Creek carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I 22 over Mantachie Creek?

The structure is 332 ft (101.3 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 22 over Mantachie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.