Dale Dr. / Old #45 over Creek
FairLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T 6N R16E · Structure no. SA3800000000109
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dale Dr. / Old #45 over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Dale Dr. / Old #45 over Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,450 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dale Dr. / Old #45 over Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dale Dr. / Old #45 over Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Dale Dr. / Old #45 over Creek carry?
About 8,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Dale Dr. / Old #45 over Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Dale Dr. / Old #45 over Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.