US Bridges

I 22 over Locks Creek

Good

Union County, Mississippi · 5.2 MI E Benton Cl · Structure no. 21000780730568B

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
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 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2043. The structure is 233 ft (71.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 22
CrossesLocks Creek
Location5.2 MI E Benton Cl
RouteInterstate 22
Coordinates34.54793, -89.12046
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2023)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2043
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I 22 over Locks Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 41% 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 56 ft wide.

Who owns I 22 over Locks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.