US Bridges

County Road 140 over US 45

Good

Clarke County, Mississippi · 1.4 MI N SR 18 · Structure no. 410004501205120

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
330 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 140 over US 45 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 140 over US 45 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2043. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCounty Road 140
CrossesUS 45
Location1.4 MI N SR 18
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.07678, -88.69
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2023)
Projected traffic260 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 140 over US 45 built?

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

What condition is County Road 140 over US 45 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 County Road 140 over US 45 carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 140 over US 45?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 140 over US 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.