US 45 over Dry Branch
GoodKemper County, Mississippi · 4.6 MI N Lauderdale Cl · Structure no. 21000450350977A
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 45 over Dry Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over Dry Branch in Kemper 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,650 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,350 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 45 over Dry Branch built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 45 over Dry Branch 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US 45 over Dry Branch carry?
About 2,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is US 45 over Dry Branch?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 45 over Dry Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.