US Bridges

SR 182 over Vernon Creek

Good

Lowndes County, Mississippi · 1.5 MI E SR 69 · Structure no. 310018204417590

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 182 over Vernon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 182 over Vernon Creek in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 182
CrossesVernon Creek
Location1.5 MI E SR 69
RouteState Highway 182
Coordinates33.49325, -88.36351
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.1 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2023)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure30
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Vernon Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 182 over Vernon 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 182 over Vernon Creek carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 182 over Vernon Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns SR 182 over Vernon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.