US Bridges

US 82 over US 49E

Fair

Leflore County, Mississippi · US 82 over US 49E · Structure no. 210008204206270

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over US 49E is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 over US 49E in Leflore County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2043. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesUS 49E
LocationUS 82 over US 49E
RouteU.S. Route 82
Coordinates33.50364, -90.18142
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2023)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over US 49E built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 over US 49E 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 82 over US 49E carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over US 49E?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over US 49E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.