US 82 over Luxapalila Creek
FairLowndes County, Mississippi · 2.9 MI E US 45 North · Structure no. 210008204417580
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,002 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 82 over Luxapalila Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 over Luxapalila Creek in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 32,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2043. The structure is 1,002 ft (305.4 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 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 Luxapalila Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 82 over Luxapalila Creek 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 2023.
How much traffic does US 82 over Luxapalila Creek carry?
About 32,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 82 over Luxapalila Creek?
The structure is 1,002 ft (305.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns US 82 over Luxapalila Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.