US Bridges

Bethany Road over I 22

Good

Marshall County, Mississippi · 8.4 MI E SR 7 · Structure no. 410007804704060

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
345 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethany Road over I 22 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bethany Road over I 22 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2043. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBethany Road
CrossesI 22
Location8.4 MI E SR 7
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.6712, -89.32061
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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2023)
Projected traffic260 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bethany Road over I 22 built?

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

What condition is Bethany 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bethany Road over I 22 carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bethany Road over I 22?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bethany Road over I 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.