US Bridges

US 82 over Black Bayou

Good

Washington County, Mississippi · 4.0 MI E SR 1 · Structure no. 210008207601450

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

About this bridge

US 82 over Black Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 over Black Bayou 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesBlack Bayou
Location4.0 MI E SR 1
RouteU.S. Route 82
Coordinates33.40102, -90.96824
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21.1 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$550 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Black Bayou built?

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

What condition is US 82 over Black Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does US 82 over Black Bayou carry?

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

How long is US 82 over Black Bayou?

The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns US 82 over Black Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.