US Bridges

Airport Road over US 82

Good

Oktibbeha County, Mississippi · 1.2 MI W US 45A · Structure no. 410008205315790

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
322 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Road over US 82 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Airport Road over US 82 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 322 ft (98.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAirport Road
CrossesUS 82
Location1.2 MI W US 45A
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.48494, -88.67994
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length322 ft (98.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$466 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport Road over US 82 built?

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

What condition is Airport Road over US 82 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 Airport Road over US 82 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Airport Road over US 82?

The structure is 322 ft (98.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Road over US 82?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.