US Bridges

US 82 over Ittabechie Creek

Good

Oktibbeha County, Mississippi · 1.4 MI W Lowndes Cl · Structure no. 210008205315670

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Ittabechie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 over Ittabechie Creek in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,000 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesIttabechie Creek
Location1.4 MI W Lowndes Cl
RouteU.S. Route 82
Coordinates33.48402, -88.70067
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2023)
Projected traffic34,000 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Ittabechie Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 over Ittabechie 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 over Ittabechie Creek carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Ittabechie Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns US 82 over Ittabechie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.