US 45 over Blackwater Pawtictaw Ck
FairKemper County, Mississippi · 4.8 MI N Lauderdale Cl · Structure no. 21000450350979B
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 632 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 45 over Blackwater Pawtictaw Ck is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over Blackwater Pawtictaw Ck in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, older 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 2,650 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,350 by 2043. The structure is 632 ft (192.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 45 over Blackwater Pawtictaw Ck built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 45 over Blackwater Pawtictaw Ck 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US 45 over Blackwater Pawtictaw Ck carry?
About 2,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is US 45 over Blackwater Pawtictaw Ck?
The structure is 632 ft (192.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 45 over Blackwater Pawtictaw Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.