US Bridges

Tunstall Road over I 22

Good

Marshall County, Mississippi · 4.8 MI E Desoto Cl · Structure no. 410007804701670

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
319 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tunstall Road over I 22 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tunstall Road over I 22 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2043. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTunstall Road
CrossesI 22
Location4.8 MI E Desoto Cl
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.84725, -89.64828
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length319 ft (97.2 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2023)
Projected traffic470 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Tunstall Road over I 22 built?

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

What condition is Tunstall Road over I 22 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Tunstall Road over I 22 carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Tunstall Road over I 22?

The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Tunstall Road over I 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.