US Bridges

45th ST over Gallagher Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 7N R15E · Structure no. SA3800000000182

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
970
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

45th ST over Gallagher Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 45th ST over Gallagher Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 970 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,455 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries45th ST
CrossesGallagher Creek
LocationSec 36 T 7N R15E
RouteCity Street 525
Coordinates32.40433, -88.71407
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2021)
Projected traffic1,455 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 45th ST over Gallagher Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is 45th ST over Gallagher 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 2023.

How much traffic does 45th ST over Gallagher Creek carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 45th ST over Gallagher Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns 45th ST over Gallagher Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.