US 82 over Big Black River
FairWebster County, Mississippi · 2.5 MI W SR 15 South · Structure no. 21000820781278B
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 281 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 82 over Big Black River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 over Big Black River in Webster County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,950 by 2043. The structure is 281 ft (85.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 82 over Big Black River built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 82 over Big Black 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US 82 over Big Black River carry?
About 4,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 82 over Big Black River?
The structure is 281 ft (85.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 82 over Big Black River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.