US Bridges

US 45 over KCS RR

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · 6.4 MI S Kemper Cl · Structure no. 21000450380865B

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 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 1967, so it is 58 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 8 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 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 45
CrossesKCS RR
Location6.4 MI S Kemper Cl
RouteU.S. Route 45
Coordinates32.50846, -88.55268
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2023)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$555 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 45 over KCS RR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 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 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 45 over KCS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.