US Bridges

SR 182 over Catalpa Creek

Good

Lowndes County, Mississippi · 1.4 MI E US 45A · Structure no. 310018204400810

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
434 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 182 over Catalpa Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 182 over Catalpa Creek 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2043. The structure is 434 ft (132.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 182
CrossesCatalpa Creek
Location1.4 MI E US 45A
RouteState Highway 182
Coordinates33.48131, -88.62932
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length434 ft (132.2 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 182 over Catalpa Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 182 over Catalpa Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 182 over Catalpa Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 182 over Catalpa Creek?

The structure is 434 ft (132.2 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 182 over Catalpa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.