US Bridges

US 82 over Moores Creek & N 6th ST

Fair

Lowndes County, Mississippi · 1.0 MI E US 45 North · Structure no. 21000820441739A

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
399 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Moores Creek & N 6th ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 over Moores Creek & N 6th ST in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2043. The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 82
CrossesMoores Creek & N 6th ST
Location1.0 MI E US 45 North
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyLowndes County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.51841, -88.425
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length399 ft (121.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (31.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2023)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Moores Creek & N 6th ST built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 over Moores Creek & N 6th ST 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 Moores Creek & N 6th ST carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Moores Creek & N 6th ST?

The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over Moores Creek & N 6th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.