US 45/US 82 over Tenn Tom Waterway
FairLowndes County, Mississippi · 1.8 MI E JCT US 45S/US 82 · Structure no. 21000450441608B
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 45/US 82 over Tenn Tom Waterway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45/US 82 over Tenn Tom Waterway in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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.
It carries about 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2043. The structure is 2,102 ft (640.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 45/US 82 over Tenn Tom Waterway built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 45/US 82 over Tenn Tom Waterway 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does US 45/US 82 over Tenn Tom Waterway carry?
About 15,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 45/US 82 over Tenn Tom Waterway?
The structure is 2,102 ft (640.8 m) long with a longest span of 400 ft (121.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 45/US 82 over Tenn Tom Waterway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.