SR 145 over Town Creek Trib East
PoorPosted for loadLee County, Mississippi · 0.6 MI N Monroe Cl · Structure no. 210004504121080
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 145 over Town Creek Trib East is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 145 over Town Creek Trib East in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 145 over Town Creek Trib East built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 145 over Town Creek Trib East in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does SR 145 over Town Creek Trib East carry?
About 4,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 145 over Town Creek Trib East?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR 145 over Town Creek Trib East?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.