FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US 82

Carrying US 82 over CANAL NO 2

5.6 MI E SR 1, Washington, Mississippi

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US 82

The US 82 bridge in Washington, Mississippi carries US 82 over CANAL NO 2. It was built in 1954, making it 72 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.8 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 17,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Mississippi bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How US 82 compares

▼ 2.0
Load rating vs Mississippi average (34.4 t)
Bottom 40%
Lower load rating than 60% of Mississippi bridges
317
Bridges in Washington · 33 in Poor condition
US 82 32.4 t
Mississippi average 34.4 t

Live comparison across Mississippi.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
81.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
11.1
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1954
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.8 m (26 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
17,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
210008207601610

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 82 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare US 82 against other structures in Washington and across Mississippi. Mississippi bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for US 82?

US 82 in Washington, Mississippi on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US 82 inspected?

US 82's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 17,000 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 82 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for US 82?

US 82 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US 82?

US 82 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US 82 and does age affect safety?

US 82 was built in 1954, making it 72 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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