US 45 over Front ST KCS RR
FairLee County, Mississippi · 1.8 MI S US 78 · Structure no. 21000450412260A
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 487 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 45 over Front ST KCS RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over Front ST KCS RR in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,500 by 2043. The structure is 487 ft (148.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 45 over Front ST KCS RR built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 45 over Front ST KCS RR 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US 45 over Front ST KCS RR carry?
About 17,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 45 over Front ST KCS RR?
The structure is 487 ft (148.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns US 45 over Front ST KCS RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.