US 45 over Barnes Crossing
FairLee County, Mississippi · 1.4 MI N US 78 · Structure no. 21000450412294B
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 222 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 45 over Barnes Crossing is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over Barnes Crossing 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2043. The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long and 43 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 Barnes Crossing built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 45 over Barnes Crossing 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 Barnes Crossing carry?
About 19,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 45 over Barnes Crossing?
The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 45 over Barnes Crossing?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.