US Bridges

US 82 over SR 50

Good

Lowndes County, Mississippi · US 82 over SR 50/SR12 · Structure no. 210008204417690

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,340 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
32,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over SR 50 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 over SR 50 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 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 1,340 ft (408.3 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesSR 50
LocationUS 82 over SR 50/SR12
RouteU.S. Route 82
Coordinates33.51921, -88.37425
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,340 ft (408.3 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width105 ft (31.9 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,000 (2023)
Projected traffic32,000 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure40
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over SR 50 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 over SR 50 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 SR 50 carry?

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

How long is US 82 over SR 50?

The structure is 1,340 ft (408.3 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over SR 50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.