US 45 over KCS RR
GoodLauderdale County, Mississippi · 8.5 MI N I 59 · Structure no. 21000450380842A
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 258 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 45 over KCS RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over KCS RR in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2043. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 41 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 KCS RR built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 45 over KCS 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 KCS RR carry?
About 5,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US 45 over KCS RR?
The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US 45 over KCS RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.