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US 82
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Arkansas State Line
southwest of Greenville
AL 6, Alabama State Line
east of Columbus

Western Terminus

The western terminus of US 82 and US 278 in Missisisppi is at the Arkansas State Line southwest of Greenville. Unlike the other bridge crossings, the state line is east of the main channel of the Mississippi River. This is the view of the main span of the bridge from the Arkansas side. Photo taken by Robert Lee on 3/4/2006.


The westbound approach to the Mississippi River. The Mississippi approach to the river is mostly in Arkansas. Photo taken by Robert Lee on 3/4/2006.


Passing and stopping are not allowed on the bridge; the Speed Limit is 45 mph. Photo taken by Robert Lee on 3/4/2006.


The westbound Arkansas side of the bridge. Photo taken by Robert Lee on 3/4/2006.


Western end of the Mississippi River bridge. Photo taken by Robert Lee on 3/4/2006.


Heading eastbound on US 82/278, signs on both sides of the road show the 45 mph speed limit. Photo taken by Robert Lee on 3/4/2006.


No Passing sign on the Arkansas side. Photo taken by Robert Lee on 3/4/2006.


Rumble strips and a "No Stopping on Bridge" mark the western end of the Mississippi River bridge. Photo taken by Robert Lee on 3/4/2006.


Approach to the main span. The bridge also carries electrical wires across the river. Photo taken by Robert Lee on 3/4/2006.


View along the main span. Photo taken by Robert Lee on 3/4/2006.


East end of the main span. Photo taken by Robert Lee on 3/4/2006.


Descent to the Mississippi end of the bridge. Photo taken by Robert Lee on 3/4/2006.


The eastern approach on US 82/278 eastbound. Photo taken by Robert Lee on 3/4/2006.


The eastern end of the Mississippi River bridge is marked by the Mississippi State Line. Photo taken by Robert Lee on 3/4/2006.


The "Mississippi Welcomes You" sign. Photo taken by Robert Lee on 3/4/2006.


The first US 82/278 signage is at the intersection with MS 454. Photo taken by Robert Lee on 3/4/2006.

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Eastern Terminus

The eastern terminus of US 82 is at the Alabama State Line east of Columbus. This is the view on US 82 WB. Photo by Robert Lee on 4/2/2006.


This is the view on US 82 EB. The state line also marks the western terminus of unsigned AL 6. Photo by Robert Lee on 4/2/2006.