I 22 over Locks Creek
FairUnion County, Mississippi · 5.2 MI E Benton Cl · Structure no. 21000780730568A
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 233 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 22 over Locks Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 22 over Locks Creek in Union County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2043. The structure is 233 ft (71.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 22 over Locks Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 22 over Locks 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does I 22 over Locks Creek carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is I 22 over Locks Creek?
The structure is 233 ft (71.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I 22 over Locks Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.