US 45 over Wahalak Creek Relief
GoodKemper County, Mississippi · 5.0 MI N SR 16 · Structure no. 21000450351163A
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 45 over Wahalak Creek Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over Wahalak Creek Relief in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,550 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 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 | 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 Wahalak Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 45 over Wahalak Creek Relief 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 Wahalak Creek Relief carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is US 45 over Wahalak Creek Relief?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 45 over Wahalak Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.