US Bridges

Old Town Road over I 22

Good

Lee County, Mississippi · 0.1 MI W Natchez Trace · Structure no. 410007804108680

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
337 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Town Road over I 22 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Town 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2043. The structure is 337 ft (102.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Town Road
CrossesI 22
Location0.1 MI W Natchez Trace
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.29979, -88.72711
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length337 ft (102.8 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2023)
Projected traffic370 by 2043
Trucks6%
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 Old Town Road over I 22 built?

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

What condition is Old Town 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 Old Town Road over I 22 carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Old Town Road over I 22?

The structure is 337 ft (102.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Old Town Road over I 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.