Old HWY 45 over Branch
GoodLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 8N R17E · Structure no. SA3800000000290
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 290
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 45 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Old HWY 45 over Branch 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 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 45 over Branch built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 45 over Branch 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Old HWY 45 over Branch carry?
About 290 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 45 over Branch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 45 over Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.