US 82 over Sand Road
FairLowndes County, Mississippi · 3.2 MI E US 45 North · Structure no. 210008204417620
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 162 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 82 over Sand Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 over Sand Road 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 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 82 over Sand Road built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 82 over Sand Road 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 82 over Sand Road carry?
About 32,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 82 over Sand Road?
The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns US 82 over Sand Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.