US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 22 over Jones Creek

Fair

Neshoba County, Mississippi · 3.2KM N Int SR16 & BIA22 · Structure no. 00000000000S123

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2025 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 22 over Jones Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 22 over Jones Creek in Neshoba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 759 by 1045. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 22
CrossesJones Creek
Location3.2KM N Int SR16 & BIA22
RouteFederal Lands Road 22
Coordinates32.81144, -89.27194
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2025)
Projected traffic759 by 1045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
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 IRR BIA RTE 22 over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 22 over Jones Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 22 over Jones Creek carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 22 over Jones Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 22 over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.