US 45A over Tibbee Creek
FairClay County, Mississippi · 3.1 MI N Lowndes Cl · Structure no. 22000450131643B
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,451 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 45A over Tibbee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45A over Tibbee Creek in Clay County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2043. The structure is 1,451 ft (442.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 45A over Tibbee Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 45A over Tibbee Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does US 45A over Tibbee Creek carry?
About 9,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 45A over Tibbee Creek?
The structure is 1,451 ft (442.4 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 45A over Tibbee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.