US Bridges

I 22 over Byhalia Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Mississippi · 2.9 MI E Desoto Cl · Structure no. 21000780470148A

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 22 over Byhalia Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 22 over Byhalia Creek in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,500 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 22
CrossesByhalia Creek
Location2.9 MI E Desoto Cl
RouteInterstate 22
CountyMarshall County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.85415, -89.67969
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2023)
Projected traffic45,500 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 22 over Byhalia Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 22 over Byhalia Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I 22 over Byhalia Creek carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I 22 over Byhalia Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 22 over Byhalia Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.