US Bridges

US 45 over SR 145

Good

Clarke County, Mississippi · US 45 over SR 145 · Structure no. 21000450120435B

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
282 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 45 over SR 145 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over SR 145 in Clarke County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,750 by 2043. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 45
CrossesSR 145
LocationUS 45 over SR 145
RouteU.S. Route 45
Coordinates31.97894, -88.72078
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic2,750 by 2043
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US 45 over SR 145 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 45 over SR 145 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 SR 145 carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 45 over SR 145?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 45 over SR 145?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.