US Bridges

SR 2 over US 45

Good

Alcorn County, Mississippi · SR 2 over US 45 · Structure no. 310000200205140

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
349 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over US 45 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over US 45 in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2043. The structure is 349 ft (106.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 2
CrossesUS 45
LocationSR 2 over US 45
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates34.98185, -88.5216
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length349 ft (106.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2023)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over US 45 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over US 45 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 SR 2 over US 45 carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over US 45?

The structure is 349 ft (106.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over US 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.