US Bridges

I 22 over Burlington Northern RR

Fair

Lee County, Mississippi · 2.5 MI E Pontotoc Cl · Structure no. 21000780410828B

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 22 over Burlington Northern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 22 over Burlington Northern RR in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,500 by 2043. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 22
CrossesBurlington Northern RR
Location2.5 MI E Pontotoc Cl
RouteInterstate 22
Coordinates34.3143, -88.79406
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2023)
Projected traffic20,500 by 2043
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Burlington Northern RR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 22 over Burlington Northern RR 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I 22 over Burlington Northern RR carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I 22 over Burlington Northern RR?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I 22 over Burlington Northern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.