US Bridges

Possum Trot Road over I 22

Fair

Lee County, Mississippi · 4.9 MI E US 45 · Structure no. 410007804109310

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
316 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Possum Trot Road over I 22 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Possum Trot 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 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2043. The structure is 316 ft (96.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPossum Trot Road
CrossesI 22
Location4.9 MI E US 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLee County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.27264, -88.62322
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length316 ft (96.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2023)
Projected traffic730 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 Possum Trot Road over I 22 built?

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

What condition is Possum Trot Road over I 22 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Possum Trot Road over I 22 carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Possum Trot Road over I 22?

The structure is 316 ft (96.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Possum Trot Road over I 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.