US Bridges

US 82 over US 51

Good

Montgomery County, Mississippi · US 82 over US 51 · Structure no. 21000820490905B

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
242 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over US 51 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 over US 51 in Montgomery 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 2,850 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,050 by 2043. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesUS 51
LocationUS 82 over US 51
RouteU.S. Route 82
Coordinates33.49801, -89.73666
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,850 (2023)
Projected traffic3,050 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over US 51 built?

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

What condition is US 82 over US 51 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 over US 51 carry?

About 2,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over US 51?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over US 51?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.