US 45 over Coonewah Relief
GoodLee County, Mississippi · 1.1 MI N JCT US45A/ US45 · Structure no. 21000450412160B
- 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 18,000 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).
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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 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.