US Bridges

US 45 over Causeyville Road

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · US 45 over Causeyville RD · Structure no. 21000450380711A

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 45 over Causeyville Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over Causeyville 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 3,350 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,850 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 45
CrossesCauseyville Road
LocationUS 45 over Causeyville RD
RouteU.S. Route 45
Coordinates32.33165, -88.66272
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,350 (2023)
Projected traffic3,850 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 Causeyville Road built?

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

What condition is US 45 over Causeyville 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 Causeyville Road carry?

About 3,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 45 over Causeyville Road?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 45 over Causeyville Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.