US Bridges

I 22 over SR 371

Good

Lee County, Mississippi · US 78 over SR 371 · Structure no. 21000780410962A

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
314 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 22 over SR 371 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 22 over SR 371 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 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2043. The structure is 314 ft (95.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 22
CrossesSR 371
LocationUS 78 over SR 371
RouteInterstate 22
Coordinates34.27683, -88.56938
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length314 ft (95.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2023)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2043
Trucks28%
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 SR 371 built?

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

What condition is I 22 over SR 371 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I 22 over SR 371 carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I 22 over SR 371?

The structure is 314 ft (95.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 22 over SR 371?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.