US Bridges

SR 182 over Sand Creek Trib

Good

Oktibbeha County, Mississippi · 0.6 MI E JCT SR182 & US82 · Structure no. 310018205300060

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 182 over Sand Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 182 over Sand Creek Trib in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 182
CrossesSand Creek Trib
Location0.6 MI E JCT SR182 & US82
RouteState Highway 182
Coordinates33.4757, -88.7523
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic800 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 182 over Sand Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 182 over Sand Creek Trib 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 SR 182 over Sand Creek Trib carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 182 over Sand Creek Trib?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 182 over Sand Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.