US Bridges

US 82 over Whitehead Creek

Good

Carroll County, Mississippi · 1.4 MI W Montgomery Cl · Structure no. 21000820080855B

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Whitehead Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 over Whitehead Creek in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 2,850 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,850 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesWhitehead Creek
Location1.4 MI W Montgomery Cl
RouteU.S. Route 82
Coordinates33.48736, -89.80749
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,850 (2023)
Projected traffic2,850 by 2043
Trucks19%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Whitehead Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 over Whitehead Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 82 over Whitehead Creek carry?

About 2,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Whitehead Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns US 82 over Whitehead Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.