Old HWY 45 over Ponta Creek
GoodLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 8N R17E · Structure no. SA3800000000291
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 220 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 270
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 45 over Ponta Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 45 over Ponta Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2044. The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 45 over Ponta Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 45 over Ponta Creek 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 Ponta Creek carry?
About 270 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 45 over Ponta Creek?
The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 45 over Ponta Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.