US Bridges

US 82 over Yazoo River

FairPosted for load

Leflore County, Mississippi · 2.1 MI W US 49E South · Structure no. 210008204206060

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
794 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Yazoo River is a steel truss - thru carrying US 82 over Yazoo River in Leflore County, Mississippi. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2043. The structure is 794 ft (242 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 82
CrossesYazoo River
Location2.1 MI W US 49E South
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyLeflore County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.52052, -90.20369
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: 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 rating38.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+13 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length794 ft (242 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2023)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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$600 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Yazoo River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 over Yazoo River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 over Yazoo River carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Yazoo River?

The structure is 794 ft (242 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over Yazoo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.