US Bridges

US 82 over Old West Point Road

Good

Oktibbeha County, Mississippi · 0.3 MI W SR 12 · Structure no. 21000820531504B

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Old West Point Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 over Old West Point Road in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2043. The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesOld West Point Road
Location0.3 MI W SR 12
RouteU.S. Route 82
Coordinates33.49174, -88.79161
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2023)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2043
Trucks14%
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 Old West Point Road built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 over Old West Point Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 over Old West Point Road carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Old West Point Road?

The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over Old West Point Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.