US 45 over Chickasawhay River RR
GoodClarke County, Mississippi · 0.1 MI N SR 145 · Structure no. 21000450120437A
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,853 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 45 over Chickasawhay River RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over Chickasawhay River RR 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 1,853 ft (564.9 m) long and 43 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 45 over Chickasawhay River RR built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 45 over Chickasawhay River RR 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 Chickasawhay River RR carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is US 45 over Chickasawhay River RR?
The structure is 1,853 ft (564.9 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 45 over Chickasawhay River RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.