US Bridges

US 82 over Mississippi River

Fair

Washington County, Mississippi · Miss/Ar State Line · Structure no. 210008207600010

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stayed Girder
Steel
Length
13,753 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Mississippi River is a steel stayed girder carrying US 82 over Mississippi River in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2043. The structure is 13,753 ft (4,191.9 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesMississippi River
LocationMiss/Ar State Line
RouteU.S. Route 82
Coordinates33.27646, -91.16919
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStayed Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+82 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length13,753 ft (4,191.9 m)
Longest span1,378 ft (419.9 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck90 ft (27.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2023)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Mississippi River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 over Mississippi 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 over Mississippi River carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Mississippi River?

The structure is 13,753 ft (4,191.9 m) long with a longest span of 1,378 ft (419.9 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over Mississippi River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.