US Bridges

US 45A over Town Creek

Good

Clay County, Mississippi · 0.6 MI S SR 50 · Structure no. 220004501316760

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
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 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 45A
CrossesTown Creek
Location0.6 MI S SR 50
RouteU.S. Route 45A
Coordinates33.59919, -88.65907
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 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 rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2023)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure5
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 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 45A over Town 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 45A over Town Creek carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 45A over Town Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns US 45A over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.