US Bridges

US 82 over KCS RR

Fair

Lowndes County, Mississippi · 0.4 MI E US 45A · Structure no. 21000820441605A

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
258 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over KCS RR is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 82 over KCS RR in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2043. The structure is 258 ft (78.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesKCS RR
Location0.4 MI E US 45A
RouteU.S. Route 82
Coordinates33.48792, -88.63384
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length258 ft (78.5 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2023)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 KCS RR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 over KCS RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 over KCS RR carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over KCS RR?

The structure is 258 ft (78.5 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over KCS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.