US Bridges

US 82 over Lehmberg Road

Good

Lowndes County, Mississippi · 1.4 MI E SR 50/SR12 · Structure no. 210008204417830

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
233 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Lehmberg Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 over Lehmberg 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 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2043. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesLehmberg Road
Location1.4 MI E SR 50/SR12
RouteU.S. Route 82
Coordinates33.51084, -88.36381
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.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2023)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure40
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Lehmberg Road built?

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

What condition is US 82 over Lehmberg 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 over Lehmberg Road carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Lehmberg Road?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over Lehmberg Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.