US Bridges

I 22 over Bull Mountain Relief

Good

Itawamba County, Mississippi · 17.0 MI E Lee Cl · Structure no. 21000780291147B

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
201 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 22 over Bull Mountain Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 22 over Bull Mountain Relief 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 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,500 by 2043. The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 22
CrossesBull Mountain Relief
Location17.0 MI E Lee Cl
RouteInterstate 22
Coordinates34.22051, -88.2768
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length201 ft (61.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 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
CrossesRelief for 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 Bull Mountain Relief built?

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

What condition is I 22 over Bull Mountain Relief 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 Bull Mountain Relief carry?

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

How long is I 22 over Bull Mountain Relief?

The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 22 over Bull Mountain Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.