US Bridges

I 22 over Norvell Creek

Good

Union County, Mississippi · 2.2 MI W SR 30 · Structure no. 210007807306110

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 22 over Norvell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 22 over Norvell Creek in Union County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 22
CrossesNorvell Creek
Location2.2 MI W SR 30
RouteInterstate 22
Coordinates34.51795, -89.05692
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2023)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2043
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 Norvell Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 22 over Norvell 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I 22 over Norvell Creek carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I 22 over Norvell Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I 22 over Norvell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.