US Bridges

Hardens Chapel RD over I 22

Good

Itawamba County, Mississippi · 10.8 MI E Lee Cl · Structure no. 410007802910850

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
357 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
880
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hardens Chapel RD over I 22 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hardens Chapel RD over I 22 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 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 880 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2043. The structure is 357 ft (108.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHardens Chapel RD
CrossesI 22
Location10.8 MI E Lee Cl
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.24548, -88.37507
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length357 ft (108.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2023)
Projected traffic880 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Hardens Chapel RD over I 22 built?

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

What condition is Hardens Chapel RD over I 22 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 Hardens Chapel RD over I 22 carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Hardens Chapel RD over I 22?

The structure is 357 ft (108.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hardens Chapel RD over I 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.