US Bridges

I 22 over Red Banks Road

Fair

Marshall County, Mississippi · 9.7 MI E Desoto Cl · Structure no. 21000780470216A

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
254 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 22 over Red Banks Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 22 over Red Banks Road 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,500 by 2043. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 22
CrossesRed Banks Road
Location9.7 MI E Desoto Cl
RouteInterstate 22
Coordinates34.82565, -89.56423
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2023)
Projected traffic42,500 by 2043
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 22 over Red Banks Road built?

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

What condition is I 22 over Red Banks Road 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 Red Banks Road carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is I 22 over Red Banks Road?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 22 over Red Banks Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.