US 45 over Old Town Creek
FairLee County, Mississippi · 0.4 MI S US 78 · Structure no. 21000450412276B
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 442 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 45 over Old Town Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over Old Town Creek in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,500 by 2043. The structure is 442 ft (134.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 45 over Old Town Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 45 over Old Town Creek 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 Old Town Creek carry?
About 18,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 45 over Old Town Creek?
The structure is 442 ft (134.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns US 45 over Old Town Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.