US Bridges

I 22 over SR 4/SR 7

Good

Marshall County, Mississippi · US 78 over SR 4/ SR 7 · Structure no. 21000780470312A

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
348 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 22 over SR 4/SR 7 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 22 over SR 4/SR 7 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,500 by 2043. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 22
CrossesSR 4/SR 7
LocationUS 78 over SR 4/ SR 7
RouteInterstate 22
Coordinates34.74746, -89.45404
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length348 ft (106.1 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2023)
Projected traffic23,500 by 2043
Trucks27%
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 SR 4/SR 7 built?

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

What condition is I 22 over SR 4/SR 7 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I 22 over SR 4/SR 7 carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I 22 over SR 4/SR 7?

The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 22 over SR 4/SR 7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.