US Bridges

US 45 over Brewer Road

Fair

Lee County, Mississippi · 2.5 MI N JCT US45A / US45 · Structure no. 21000450412174A

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
336 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 45 over Brewer Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over Brewer Road in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,500 by 2043. The structure is 336 ft (102.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 45
CrossesBrewer Road
Location2.5 MI N JCT US45A / US45
RouteU.S. Route 45
Coordinates34.15417, -88.70267
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length336 ft (102.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 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 traffic16,500 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 45 over Brewer Road built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 45 over Brewer Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does US 45 over Brewer Road carry?

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

How long is US 45 over Brewer Road?

The structure is 336 ft (102.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 45 over Brewer Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.