US Bridges

SR 145 over US 45

Fair

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · 4.1 MI N Clarke Cl · Structure no. 310014503806630

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
428 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 145 over US 45 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 145 over US 45 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2043. The structure is 428 ft (130.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 145
CrossesUS 45
Location4.1 MI N Clarke Cl
RouteState Highway 145
CountyLauderdale County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.28008, -88.69738
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length428 ft (130.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 145 over US 45 built?

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

What condition is SR 145 over US 45 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 145 over US 45 carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 145 over US 45?

The structure is 428 ft (130.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 145 over US 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.