US Bridges

I 22 over Spring Creek

Good

Marshall County, Mississippi · 4.2 MI E SR 7 · Structure no. 21000780470364A

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
362 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 22 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 22 over Spring Creek in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,500 by 2043. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 22
CrossesSpring Creek
Location4.2 MI E SR 7
RouteInterstate 22
Coordinates34.69304, -89.38904
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2023)
Projected traffic32,500 by 2043
Trucks44%
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 Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 22 over Spring 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I 22 over Spring Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is I 22 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 22 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.