US 45 over Shubuta Creek
GoodClarke County, Mississippi · 1.5 MI N Wayne Cl · Structure no. 21000450120357B
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 520 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 45 over Shubuta Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over Shubuta Creek in Clarke County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,850 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,550 by 2043. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 42 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 45 over Shubuta Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 45 over Shubuta 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 US 45 over Shubuta Creek carry?
About 2,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US 45 over Shubuta Creek?
The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 45 over Shubuta Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.