US Bridges

SR 145 over Rockey Creek

Good

Clarke County, Mississippi · 1.3 MI S SR 18W · Structure no. 210004501204390

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 145 over Rockey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 145 over Rockey Creek in Clarke County, Mississippi. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 145
CrossesRockey Creek
Location1.3 MI S SR 18W
RouteState Highway 145
Coordinates31.98259, -88.72189
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length112 ft (34.2 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2023)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 145 over Rockey Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 145 over Rockey 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 145 over Rockey Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 145 over Rockey Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 145 over Rockey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.