US 82 over Catalpa Creek
GoodLowndes County, Mississippi · 1.0 MI E US 45A · Structure no. 21000820441611A
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 280 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 82 over Catalpa Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 over Catalpa Creek 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 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2043. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 82 over Catalpa Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 82 over Catalpa Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US 82 over Catalpa Creek carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US 82 over Catalpa Creek?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 82 over Catalpa Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.