US 45 over Wenasoga Road
GoodAlcorn County, Mississippi · 1.6 MI N US 72 · Structure no. 21000450022761B
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 185 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 45 over Wenasoga Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over Wenasoga Road in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2043. The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 45 over Wenasoga Road built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 45 over Wenasoga Road 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US 45 over Wenasoga Road carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US 45 over Wenasoga Road?
The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns US 45 over Wenasoga Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.