SR 18/SR 145 over Chickasawhay River
FairPosted for loadClarke County, Mississippi · 0.3 MI N SR 18 W · Structure no. 210004501204540
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 761 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 18/SR 145 over Chickasawhay River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 18/SR 145 over Chickasawhay River in Clarke County, Mississippi. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,700 by 2043. The structure is 761 ft (232 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SR 18/SR 145 over Chickasawhay River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 18/SR 145 over Chickasawhay River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does SR 18/SR 145 over Chickasawhay River carry?
About 5,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 18/SR 145 over Chickasawhay River?
The structure is 761 ft (232 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR 18/SR 145 over Chickasawhay River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.