US Bridges

SR 145 over US 45

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · SR 145 over US 45 · Structure no. 31001450380680A

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
353 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 145 over US 45 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder 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 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2043. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 145
CrossesUS 45
LocationSR 145 over US 45
RouteState Highway 145
Coordinates32.30269, -88.69055
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length353 ft (107.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2023)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 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 SR 145 over US 45 carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 145 over US 45?

The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 145 over US 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.