US Bridges

US 45A over Creek

Good

Clay County, Mississippi · 2.2 MI N SR 50 · Structure no. 220004501317040

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 45A over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 45A over Creek in Clay County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long.

CarriesUS 45A
CrossesCreek
Location2.2 MI N SR 50
RouteU.S. Route 45A
Coordinates33.63916, -88.66281
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2023)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 45A over 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 Creek carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 45A over Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns US 45A over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.