US Bridges

CR 145 over Relief Old HWY 45

Fair

Alcorn County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 2S R 7E · Structure no. SA0200000000075

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 145 over Relief Old HWY 45 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 145 over Relief Old HWY 45 in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,950 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 145
CrossesRelief Old HWY 45
LocationSec 14 T 2S R 7E
RouteCity Street 3023
Coordinates34.91611, -88.53917
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.2 US tons
Inventory rating14.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2021)
Projected traffic7,950 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 145 over Relief Old HWY 45 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 145 over Relief Old HWY 45 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 145 over Relief Old HWY 45 carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 145 over Relief Old HWY 45?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 145 over Relief Old HWY 45?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.