US Bridges

US 82 over Big Black River Canal

Good

Webster County, Mississippi · 1.5 MI W SR 15 South · Structure no. 21000820781285B

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Big Black River Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 over Big Black River Canal 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 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,950 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesBig Black River Canal
Location1.5 MI W SR 15 South
RouteU.S. Route 82
Coordinates33.54084, -89.15018
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2023)
Projected traffic4,950 by 2043
Trucks16%
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 Big Black River Canal built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 over Big Black River Canal 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 Big Black River Canal carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Big Black River Canal?

The structure is 202 ft (61.5 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 Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.