I 22 over Hell Creek
FairUnion County, Mississippi · 1.9 MI W SR 30 · Structure no. 21000780730614B
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 220 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 22 over Hell Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 22 over Hell 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 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,500 by 2043. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 42 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 22 over Hell Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 22 over Hell 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 Hell Creek carry?
About 11,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is I 22 over Hell Creek?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I 22 over Hell Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.