US Bridges

I 22 over Byhalia Creek Trib

Good

Marshall County, Mississippi · 1.6 MI E Desoto Cl · Structure no. 210007804701350

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 22 over Byhalia Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying I 22 over Byhalia Creek Trib in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 38,000 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 113,000 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesI 22
CrossesByhalia Creek Trib
Location1.6 MI E Desoto Cl
RouteInterstate 22
Coordinates34.85804, -89.70199
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,000 (2023)
Projected traffic113,000 by 2043
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$351 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 22 over Byhalia Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 22 over Byhalia Creek Trib 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I 22 over Byhalia Creek Trib carry?

About 38,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is I 22 over Byhalia Creek Trib?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I 22 over Byhalia Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.