Old HWY 45 RD over Wahalak Creek
GoodKemper County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T12N R18E B · Structure no. SA3500000000121
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 161 ft
- 300 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 45 RD over Wahalak Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 45 RD over Wahalak Creek in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2044. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 45 RD over Wahalak Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 45 RD over Wahalak 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 Old HWY 45 RD over Wahalak Creek carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 45 RD over Wahalak Creek?
The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 45 RD over Wahalak Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.