Old West Point RD over US 45/US 82
PoorClosed to trafficLowndes County, Mississippi · 1.3 MI E JCT US 45S/US 82 · Structure no. 410004504416030
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 242 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old West Point RD over US 45/US 82 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old West Point RD over US 45/US 82 in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old West Point RD over US 45/US 82 built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old West Point RD over US 45/US 82 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Old West Point RD over US 45/US 82 carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old West Point RD over US 45/US 82?
The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Old West Point RD over US 45/US 82?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.