US Bridges

SR 791/GOLDEN Tri over US 82

Fair

Lowndes County, Mississippi · 3.4 MI E US 45A · Structure no. 410008204416350

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
318 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 791/GOLDEN Tri over US 82 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 791/GOLDEN Tri over US 82 in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2043. The structure is 318 ft (97 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 791/GOLDEN Tri
CrossesUS 82
Location3.4 MI E US 45A
RouteState Highway 791
CountyLowndes County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.48145, -88.58729
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length318 ft (97 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2023)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 791/GOLDEN Tri over US 82 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 791/GOLDEN Tri over US 82 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 SR 791/GOLDEN Tri over US 82 carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 791/GOLDEN Tri over US 82?

The structure is 318 ft (97 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 791/GOLDEN Tri over US 82?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.