US Bridges

US 80 over Strong River

Good

Scott County, Mississippi · 5.0 MI E SR 13 · Structure no. 210008006208230

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Strong River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 over Strong River in Scott 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,300 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 80
CrossesStrong River
Location5.0 MI E SR 13
RouteU.S. Route 80
Coordinates32.35675, -89.58836
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2023)
Projected traffic5,300 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 US 80 over Strong River built?

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

What condition is US 80 over Strong River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 80 over Strong River carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Strong River?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Strong River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.