US Bridges

I 22 over SR 15

Good

Union County, Mississippi · US 78 over SR 15 · Structure no. 21000780730660B

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 22 over SR 15 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 22 over SR 15 in Union County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2043. The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 22
CrossesSR 15
LocationUS 78 over SR 15
RouteInterstate 22
Coordinates34.46966, -89.00668
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2023)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2043
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 22 over SR 15 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 22 over SR 15 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 SR 15 carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I 22 over SR 15?

The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 22 over SR 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.