US 45 over Ivy Lake Discharge
GoodClarke County, Mississippi · 6.5 MI S SR 514 · Structure no. 21000450120528B
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 201 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,950
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 45 over Ivy Lake Discharge is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over Ivy Lake Discharge 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 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 2,950 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,650 by 2043. The structure is 201 ft (61.4 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 45 over Ivy Lake Discharge built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 45 over Ivy Lake Discharge 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 Ivy Lake Discharge carry?
About 2,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US 45 over Ivy Lake Discharge?
The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 45 over Ivy Lake Discharge?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.