US Bridges

I 22 over Town Creek

Fair

Union County, Mississippi · 2.3 MI E SR 9 · Structure no. 210007807307750

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 22 over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 22 over Town Creek in Union County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 47 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 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 22
CrossesTown Creek
Location2.3 MI E SR 9
RouteInterstate 22
Coordinates34.36738, -88.85911
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2023)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2043
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 22 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is I 22 over Town 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 Town Creek carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is I 22 over Town Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns I 22 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.