I 22 over Tallahatchie River
FairUnion County, Mississippi · 1.3 MI W SR 15 · Structure no. 210007807306470
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 720 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 22 over Tallahatchie River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 22 over Tallahatchie River in Union County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 60 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2043. The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Tallahatchie River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is I 22 over Tallahatchie River 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does I 22 over Tallahatchie River carry?
About 28,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is I 22 over Tallahatchie River?
The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.
Who owns I 22 over Tallahatchie River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.