US 45 over Town Creek Relief
GoodLee County, Mississippi · 1.3 MI N Monroe Cl · Structure no. 21000450412116A
- 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).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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.