SR 245 over Jolly Creek
GoodChickasaw County, Mississippi · 2.6 MI N US 45A · Structure no. 220004500919370
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 245 over Jolly Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 245 over Jolly Creek in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 245 over Jolly Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 245 over Jolly Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SR 245 over Jolly Creek carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 245 over Jolly Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).
Who owns SR 245 over Jolly Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.