US Bridges

I 20 over SR 822 WB

Fair

Warren County, Mississippi · 4.9 MI E LA ST Line · Structure no. 11000200750049A

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 20 over SR 822 WB is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 20 over SR 822 WB in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2043. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 20
CrossesSR 822 WB
Location4.9 MI E LA ST Line
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates32.34369, -90.84277
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2023)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2043
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$463 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 20 over SR 822 WB built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 20 over SR 822 WB 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I 20 over SR 822 WB carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I 20 over SR 822 WB?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 20 over SR 822 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.