US Bridges

US 45A over Town Creek

Fair

Clay County, Mississippi · 2.0 MI S SR 50 · Structure no. 220004501316620

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 45A over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 45A over Town 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 45A
CrossesTown Creek
Location2.0 MI S SR 50
RouteU.S. Route 45A
Coordinates33.57846, -88.65903
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2023)
Projected traffic19,000 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 45A over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 45A over Town 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 Town Creek carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 45A over Town Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US 45A over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.