US Bridges

US 45 over Stream

Good

Kemper County, Mississippi · 0.4 MI N SR 498 · Structure no. 210004503510110

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 45 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US 45 over Stream 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 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 45
CrossesStream
Location0.4 MI N SR 498
RouteU.S. Route 45
Coordinates32.69186, -88.48708
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2023)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2043
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
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 45 over Stream built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 45 over Stream 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 Stream carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 45 over Stream?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 45 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.