US 45 over US 80 Norfolk S RR
GoodLauderdale County, Mississippi · 0.7 MI N I 59/I 20 · Structure no. 21000450380762B
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 317 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 45 over US 80 Norfolk S RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over US 80 Norfolk S RR in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2043. The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long and 42 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 US 80 Norfolk S RR built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 45 over US 80 Norfolk S 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 US 80 Norfolk S RR carry?
About 6,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US 45 over US 80 Norfolk S RR?
The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 45 over US 80 Norfolk S RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.