US Bridges

Peyton Road over I 22

Fair

Marshall County, Mississippi · 1.2 MI W SR 7 · Structure no. 410007804703000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
325 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peyton Road over I 22 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peyton Road over I 22 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 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesPeyton Road
CrossesI 22
Location1.2 MI W SR 7
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarshall County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.76085, -89.4665
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$468 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Peyton Road over I 22 built?

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

What condition is Peyton Road over I 22 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 Peyton Road over I 22 carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Peyton Road over I 22?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Peyton Road over I 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.