US 45 over Meridian Bigbee RR
GoodLauderdale County, Mississippi · 4.7 MI S I 59 · Structure no. 21000450380708B
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 166 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 45 over Meridian Bigbee RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over Meridian Bigbee RR 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 3,350 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,550 by 2043. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 52 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 45 over Meridian Bigbee RR built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 45 over Meridian Bigbee RR 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 Meridian Bigbee RR carry?
About 3,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 45 over Meridian Bigbee RR?
The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns US 45 over Meridian Bigbee RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.