US Bridges

US 82 over I 55

Fair

Montgomery County, Mississippi · US 82 over I 55 · Structure no. 21000820490881B

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
262 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over I 55 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 over I 55 in Montgomery County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4,650 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,900 by 2043. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesI 55
LocationUS 82 over I 55
RouteU.S. Route 82
Coordinates33.48659, -89.76491
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,650 (2023)
Projected traffic4,900 by 2043
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$894 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over I 55 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 over I 55 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 I 55 carry?

About 4,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over I 55?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over I 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.