US Bridges

US 45 over Kings Creek

Good

Lee County, Mississippi · 4.3 MI S US 78 · Structure no. 21000450412234B

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
323 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 45 over Kings Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over Kings Creek in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,500 by 2043. The structure is 323 ft (98.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 45
CrossesKings Creek
Location4.3 MI S US 78
RouteU.S. Route 45
Coordinates34.23874, -88.69881
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length323 ft (98.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2023)
Projected traffic18,500 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Kings Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 45 over Kings Creek 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 Kings Creek carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 45 over Kings Creek?

The structure is 323 ft (98.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 45 over Kings Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.