I 22 over Cypress Creek
FairItawamba County, Mississippi · 16.1 MI E Lee Cl · Structure no. 21000780291138B
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 302 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 22 over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 22 over Cypress Creek 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 302 ft (91.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 22 over Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 22 over Cypress 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 Cypress Creek carry?
About 9,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.
How long is I 22 over Cypress Creek?
The structure is 302 ft (91.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I 22 over Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.