US Bridges

US 82 over Sunflower River

Fair

Sunflower County, Mississippi · 3.9 MI E US 49W · Structure no. 21000820670383B

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
415 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Sunflower River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 over Sunflower River in Sunflower 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2043. The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesSunflower River
Location3.9 MI E US 49W
RouteU.S. Route 82
Coordinates33.46218, -90.56321
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length415 ft (126.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2023)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Sunflower River built?

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

What condition is US 82 over Sunflower River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. 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 415 ft (126.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over Sunflower River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.