US Bridges

US 45 over Town Creek Relief

Good

Lee County, Mississippi · 1.1 MI N Monroe Cl · Structure no. 21000450412114A

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 45 over Town Creek Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over Town Creek Relief in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2043. The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 45
CrossesTown Creek Relief
Location1.1 MI N Monroe Cl
RouteU.S. Route 45
Coordinates34.09682, -88.64547
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2023)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 45 over Town Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 45 over Town Creek Relief 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 45 over Town Creek Relief carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 45 over Town Creek Relief?

The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 45 over Town Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.