US Bridges

US 45 over Coonewah Relief

Good

Lee County, Mississippi · 1.1 MI N JCT US45A/ US45 · Structure no. 21000450412160A

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
241 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 45 over Coonewah Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over Coonewah Relief in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,500 by 2043. The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 45
CrossesCoonewah Relief
Location1.1 MI N JCT US45A/ US45
RouteU.S. Route 45
Coordinates34.13372, -88.70201
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2023)
Projected traffic17,500 by 2043
Trucks13%
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 Coonewah Relief built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 45 over Coonewah 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 Coonewah Relief carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 45 over Coonewah Relief?

The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 45 over Coonewah Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.