US Bridges

US 82 over Canal No 9

Fair

Washington County, Mississippi · 0.9 MI E SR 1 · Structure no. 210008207601140

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Canal No 9 is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 over Canal No 9 in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesCanal No 9
Location0.9 MI E SR 1
RouteU.S. Route 82
Coordinates33.39979, -91.02358
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2023)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$366 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Canal No 9 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 over Canal No 9 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 Canal No 9 carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Canal No 9?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns US 82 over Canal No 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.