US Bridges

US 45 over Bridge Creek Channel

Good

Alcorn County, Mississippi · 9.5 MI N Prentiss Cl · Structure no. 21000450022716A

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
482 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 45 over Bridge Creek Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over Bridge Creek Channel in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2043. The structure is 482 ft (147 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 45
CrossesBridge Creek Channel
Location9.5 MI N Prentiss Cl
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyAlcorn County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.89273, -88.54989
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length482 ft (147 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2023)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 45 over Bridge Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 45 over Bridge Creek Channel 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 45 over Bridge Creek Channel carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 45 over Bridge Creek Channel?

The structure is 482 ft (147 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 45 over Bridge Creek Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.