US 82 over Sunflower River
PoorSunflower County, Mississippi · 3.9 MI E US 49W · Structure no. 21000820670383A
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 394 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 82 over Sunflower River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 over Sunflower River in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2043. The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 82 over Sunflower River built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 82 over Sunflower River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does US 82 over Sunflower River carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 82 over Sunflower River?
The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns US 82 over Sunflower River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.