US Bridges

US 45 over Atwood Road

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · 4.5 MI N Clarke Cl · Structure no. 21000450380673A

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
197 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 45 over Atwood Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over Atwood Road 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 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2043. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 45
CrossesAtwood Road
Location4.5 MI N Clarke Cl
RouteU.S. Route 45
Coordinates32.28999, -88.69754
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2023)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 45 over Atwood Road built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 45 over Atwood Road 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 Atwood Road carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 45 over Atwood Road?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 45 over Atwood Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.