US Bridges

County Road 82 over Lukesasper Creek

Fair

Union County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 6S R 3E B · Structure no. SA7300000000025

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 82 over Lukesasper Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 82 over Lukesasper Creek in Union County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 82
CrossesLukesasper Creek
LocationSec 21 T 6S R 3E B
RouteCounty Highway 138
Coordinates34.55421, -88.99498
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2024)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road 82 over Lukesasper Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 82 over Lukesasper Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 82 over Lukesasper Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 82 over Lukesasper Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 82 over Lukesasper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.