US Bridges

I 22 over Stream

Good

Marshall County, Mississippi · 5.2 MI W SR 7 · Structure no. 210007804702600

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 22 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying I 22 over Stream in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,000 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesI 22
CrossesStream
Location5.2 MI W SR 7
RouteInterstate 22
Coordinates34.80525, -89.50631
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,000 (2023)
Projected traffic90,000 by 2043
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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$333 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 22 over Stream built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 22 over Stream 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 Stream carry?

About 31,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I 22 over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns I 22 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.