US Bridges

Mt Vernon Road over I 22

Good

Lee County, Mississippi · 0.8 MI W Natchez Trace · Structure no. 410007804108610

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
334 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Vernon Road over I 22 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt Vernon Road over I 22 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2043. The structure is 334 ft (101.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMt Vernon Road
CrossesI 22
Location0.8 MI W Natchez Trace
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.30057, -88.73981
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length334 ft (101.9 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 Mt Vernon Road over I 22 built?

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

What condition is Mt Vernon Road 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mt Vernon Road over I 22 carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mt Vernon Road over I 22?

The structure is 334 ft (101.9 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Vernon Road over I 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.