US Bridges

I 22 over Tenntom Mississippian RR

Fair

Itawamba County, Mississippi · 8.2 MI E Lee Cl · Structure no. 21000780291059A

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,462 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 22 over Tenntom Mississippian RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 22 over Tenntom Mississippian RR in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,500 by 2043. The structure is 3,462 ft (1,055.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 22
CrossesTenntom Mississippian RR
Location8.2 MI E Lee Cl
RouteInterstate 22
Coordinates34.24047, -88.40763
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+25 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,462 ft (1,055.3 m)
Longest span400 ft (121.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2023)
Projected traffic19,500 by 2043
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 22 over Tenntom Mississippian RR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 22 over Tenntom Mississippian RR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I 22 over Tenntom Mississippian RR carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I 22 over Tenntom Mississippian RR?

The structure is 3,462 ft (1,055.3 m) long with a longest span of 400 ft (121.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 22 over Tenntom Mississippian RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.