US Bridges

I 22 over KCS RR

Fair

Lee County, Mississippi · 0.4 MI E US 45 · Structure no. 21000780410886A

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
310 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 22 over KCS RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 22 over KCS RR in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,500 by 2043. The structure is 310 ft (94.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 22
CrossesKCS RR
Location0.4 MI E US 45
RouteInterstate 22
CountyLee County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.2933, -88.69649
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 rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2023)
Projected traffic20,500 by 2043
Trucks27%
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 KCS RR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 22 over KCS 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 KCS RR carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I 22 over KCS RR?

The structure is 310 ft (94.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I 22 over KCS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.