US Bridges

US 82 over Blue Cut Road

Good

Lowndes County, Mississippi · 1.5 MI E US 45 · Structure no. 21000820441744B

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

About this bridge

US 82 over Blue Cut Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 over Blue Cut Road 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 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2043. The structure is 252 ft (76.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesBlue Cut Road
Location1.5 MI E US 45
RouteU.S. Route 82
Coordinates33.51802, -88.41747
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 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 railroad
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 Blue Cut Road built?

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

What condition is US 82 over Blue Cut Road 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 Blue Cut Road carry?

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

How long is US 82 over Blue Cut Road?

The structure is 252 ft (76.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over Blue Cut Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.