US Bridges

US 45 over Moore Mill Creek

Good

Clarke County, Mississippi · 6.2 MI S SR 514 · Structure no. 210004501205310

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 45 over Moore Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 45 over Moore Mill Creek 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,300 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 45
CrossesMoore Mill Creek
Location6.2 MI S SR 514
RouteU.S. Route 45
Coordinates32.10095, -88.70646
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2023)
Projected traffic7,300 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 45 over Moore Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is US 45 over Moore Mill 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 45 over Moore Mill Creek carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 45 over Moore Mill Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns US 45 over Moore Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.