US Bridges

US 82 over Mills Road

Good

Lowndes County, Mississippi · 2.4 MI E SR 50/SR 12 · Structure no. 21000820441793B

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

About this bridge

US 82 over Mills Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 over Mills 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2043. The structure is 197 ft (60.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesMills Road
Location2.4 MI E SR 50/SR 12
RouteU.S. Route 82
Coordinates33.50885, -88.33747
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 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
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Mills Road built?

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

What condition is US 82 over Mills 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 over Mills Road carry?

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

How long is US 82 over Mills Road?

The structure is 197 ft (60.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over Mills Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.