US Bridges

I 22 over Cherry Tree Road

Good

Itawamba County, Mississippi · 2.1 MI E SR 23 S · Structure no. 21000780291188A

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 22 over Cherry Tree Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 22 over Cherry Tree Road 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2043. The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 22
CrossesCherry Tree Road
Location2.1 MI E SR 23 S
RouteInterstate 22
Coordinates34.21631, -88.21
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.2 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 traffic8,000 (2023)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2043
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 22 over Cherry Tree Road built?

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

What condition is I 22 over Cherry Tree Road 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 Cherry Tree Road carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is I 22 over Cherry Tree Road?

The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 22 over Cherry Tree Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.