US Bridges

Morgan Wood Road over I 22

Good

Lee County, Mississippi · 3.6 MI E US 45 · Structure no. 410007804109180

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
363 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgan Wood Road over I 22 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morgan Wood 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2043. The structure is 363 ft (110.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMorgan Wood Road
CrossesI 22
Location3.6 MI E US 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.27941, -88.6455
Functional classRural 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length363 ft (110.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2023)
Projected traffic690 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 Morgan Wood Road over I 22 built?

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

What condition is Morgan Wood 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 Morgan Wood Road over I 22 carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Morgan Wood Road over I 22?

The structure is 363 ft (110.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Morgan Wood Road over I 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.