US 82 over Drainage Canal
FairWashington County, Mississippi · 5.4 MI W SR 1 · Structure no. 21000820760044A
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 82 over Drainage Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 over Drainage Canal in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 82 over Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 82 over Drainage Canal 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 2023.
How much traffic does US 82 over Drainage Canal carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US 82 over Drainage Canal?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 82 over Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.