US 45 over Big Scooba Creek
GoodKemper County, Mississippi · 2.3 MI S SR 16 · Structure no. 21000450351090B
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 362 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 45 over Big Scooba Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over Big Scooba Creek 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2043. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 45 over Big Scooba Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 45 over Big Scooba 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US 45 over Big Scooba Creek carry?
About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is US 45 over Big Scooba Creek?
The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 45 over Big Scooba Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.