US Bridges

US 82 over Stokes Junction Road

Fair

Lowndes County, Mississippi · 0.7 MI W Ala ST Line · Structure no. 21000820441820B

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

About this bridge

US 82 over Stokes Junction Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 over Stokes Junction 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 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 237 ft (72.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesStokes Junction Road
Location0.7 MI W Ala ST Line
RouteU.S. Route 82
Coordinates33.49715, -88.29401
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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.3 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2023)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure30
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 Stokes Junction Road built?

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

What condition is US 82 over Stokes Junction Road 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 Stokes Junction Road carry?

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

How long is US 82 over Stokes Junction Road?

The structure is 237 ft (72.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over Stokes Junction Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.