US Bridges

I 22 over Barrow Creek

Good

Marshall County, Mississippi · 3.6 MI E Desoto Cl · Structure no. 21000780470155A

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
173 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 22 over Barrow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 22 over Barrow 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 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,500 by 2043. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 22
CrossesBarrow Creek
Location3.6 MI E Desoto Cl
RouteInterstate 22
Coordinates34.8524, -89.66774
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 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 Barrow Creek built?

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

What condition is I 22 over Barrow Creek 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 Barrow Creek carry?

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

How long is I 22 over Barrow Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 22 over Barrow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.