US Bridges

US 82 over Canal

Good

Leflore County, Mississippi · 2.1 MI E Sunflower Cl · Structure no. 210008204204670

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Canal is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 over Canal in Leflore 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesCanal
Location2.1 MI E Sunflower Cl
RouteU.S. Route 82
Coordinates33.4656, -90.41826
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic6,600 (2023)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$325 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Canal built?

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

What condition is US 82 over Canal 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 82 over Canal carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns US 82 over Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.