I 22 over King Creek
FairUnion County, Mississippi · 0.8 MI E SR 15 · Structure no. 21000780730668B
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 22 over King Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 22 over King Creek 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 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,500 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 King Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 22 over King 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 King Creek carry?
About 14,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is I 22 over King Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I 22 over King Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.