Old HWY 45 North over Big Reed Creek
FairLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 8N R18E B · Structure no. SA3800000000301
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 360
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 45 North over Big Reed Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 45 North over Big Reed Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 45 North over Big Reed Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 45 North over Big Reed 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 Old HWY 45 North over Big Reed Creek carry?
About 360 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 45 North over Big Reed Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 45 North over Big Reed Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.