US Bridges

Munsford Drive over I 22

Fair

Union County, Mississippi · 1.0 MI W SR 30 · Structure no. 410007807306220

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
242 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Munsford Drive over I 22 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Munsford Drive over I 22 in Union County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2043. The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMunsford Drive
CrossesI 22
Location1.0 MI W SR 30
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.50805, -89.04186
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2023)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Munsford Drive over I 22 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Munsford Drive over I 22 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 Munsford Drive over I 22 carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Munsford Drive over I 22?

The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Munsford Drive over I 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.