US Bridges

Hillcrest Drive over I 22

Good

Union County, Mississippi · 0.4 MI W SR 15 · Structure no. 510007807306560

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillcrest Drive over I 22 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hillcrest Drive over I 22 in Union County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesHillcrest Drive
CrossesI 22
Location0.4 MI W SR 15
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.47479, -89.01169
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic800 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$324 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hillcrest Drive over I 22 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hillcrest Drive over I 22 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Hillcrest Drive over I 22 carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hillcrest Drive over I 22?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Hillcrest Drive over I 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.