I 22 over Okannattie Creek
FairUnion County, Mississippi · 5.8 MI E SR 15 · Structure no. 21000780730718A
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 214 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 22 over Okannattie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 22 over Okannattie Creek in Union County, Mississippi. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 214 ft (65.1 m) long and 41 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Okannattie Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 22 over Okannattie 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does I 22 over Okannattie Creek carry?
About 14,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is I 22 over Okannattie Creek?
The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns I 22 over Okannattie Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.