US Bridges

US 82 over Little Black Creek

Good

Webster County, Mississippi · 0.3 MI E SR 9 · Structure no. 21000820781219B

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
352 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Little Black Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 over Little Black Creek in Webster 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 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,450 by 2043. The structure is 352 ft (107.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesLittle Black Creek
Location0.3 MI E SR 9
RouteU.S. Route 82
Coordinates33.52605, -89.25383
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length352 ft (107.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2023)
Projected traffic3,450 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Little Black Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 over Little Black Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 82 over Little Black Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Little Black Creek?

The structure is 352 ft (107.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over Little Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.