US 45 over Dry Creek
GoodLauderdale County, Mississippi · 2.3 MI N Clarke Cl · Structure no. 21000450380651B
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 248 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 45 over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over Dry Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2043. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 45 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 45 over Dry 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US 45 over Dry Creek carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 45 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 45 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.