US Bridges

US 82 over Magby Creek Relief

Fair

Lowndes County, Mississippi · 2.1 MI E SR 50/SR 12 · Structure no. 21000820441790A

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
201 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Magby Creek Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 over Magby Creek Relief 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2043. The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesMagby Creek Relief
Location2.1 MI E SR 50/SR 12
RouteU.S. Route 82
Coordinates33.50885, -88.34283
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2023)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Magby Creek Relief built?

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

What condition is US 82 over Magby Creek Relief 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 over Magby Creek Relief carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Magby Creek Relief?

The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over Magby Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.