US Bridges

I 22 over Reeds Creek

Fair

Itawamba County, Mississippi · 11.7 MI E Lee Cl · Structure no. 21000780291094B

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
241 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 22 over Reeds Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 22 over Reeds Creek in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,500 by 2043. The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 22
CrossesReeds Creek
Location11.7 MI E Lee Cl
RouteInterstate 22
Coordinates34.24297, -88.36028
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating75.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2023)
Projected traffic13,500 by 2043
Trucks35%
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 Reeds Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 22 over Reeds Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I 22 over Reeds Creek carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I 22 over Reeds Creek?

The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 22 over Reeds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.