US Bridges

S Ramp Old to New over Sowashee Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Int of Old New US 45 · Structure no. 27000450380790B

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
460
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Ramp Old to New over Sowashee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S Ramp Old to New over Sowashee Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS Ramp Old to New
CrossesSowashee Creek
LocationInt of Old New US 45
RouteU.S. Route 45
Coordinates32.43181, -88.6411
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2023)
Projected traffic460 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Ramp Old to New over Sowashee Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Ramp Old to New over Sowashee Creek 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 S Ramp Old to New over Sowashee Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Ramp Old to New over Sowashee Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns S Ramp Old to New over Sowashee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.