US Bridges

US 82 over Stream

Good

Lowndes County, Mississippi · 3.8 MI E US 45 North · Structure no. 210008204417670

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 over Stream in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 32,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesStream
Location3.8 MI E US 45 North
RouteU.S. Route 82
Coordinates33.52076, -88.37735
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,000 (2023)
Projected traffic32,000 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure60
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$357 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Stream built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 over Stream 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 over Stream carry?

About 32,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Stream?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns US 82 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.