US Bridges

US 82 over Stream

Poor

Carroll County, Mississippi · 0.7 MI W SR 17 · Structure no. 21000820080780A

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 over Stream in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,650 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,650 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesStream
Location0.7 MI W SR 17
RouteU.S. Route 82
Coordinates33.49921, -89.93527
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,650 (2023)
Projected traffic3,650 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$165 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Stream built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does US 82 over Stream carry?

About 3,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns US 82 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.