US Bridges

Old HWY 82 East over Hays Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T19N R 6E · Structure no. SA4900000000075

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 82 East over Hays Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 82 East over Hays Creek in Montgomery County, Mississippi. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2030. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld HWY 82 East
CrossesHays Creek
LocationSec 30 T19N R 6E
RouteCity Street 69
Coordinates33.48714, -89.70329
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$1.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 82 East over Hays Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 82 East over Hays 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Old HWY 82 East over Hays Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 82 East over Hays Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 82 East over Hays Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.