US Bridges

I 22 over Nita Lake/Lick Skillet

Fair

Itawamba County, Mississippi · 15.6 MI E Lee Cl · Structure no. 21000780291133B

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
382 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 22 over Nita Lake/Lick Skillet is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 22 over Nita Lake/Lick Skillet in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,500 by 2043. The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 22
CrossesNita Lake/Lick Skillet
Location15.6 MI E Lee Cl
RouteInterstate 22
CountyItawamba County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.22287, -88.29727
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length382 ft (116.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2023)
Projected traffic11,500 by 2043
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 22 over Nita Lake/Lick Skillet built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 22 over Nita Lake/Lick Skillet 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 Nita Lake/Lick Skillet carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is I 22 over Nita Lake/Lick Skillet?

The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 22 over Nita Lake/Lick Skillet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.