US Bridges

US 45 over Industrial Park KCS RR

Fair

Lee County, Mississippi · 4.1 MI N US 78 · Structure no. 21000450412321A

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
266 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 45 over Industrial Park KCS RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over Industrial Park KCS RR 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2043. The structure is 266 ft (81.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 45
CrossesIndustrial Park KCS RR
Location4.1 MI N US 78
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyLee County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.35114, -88.69361
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length266 ft (81.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2023)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Industrial Park KCS RR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 45 over Industrial Park 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 Industrial Park KCS RR carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 45 over Industrial Park KCS RR?

The structure is 266 ft (81.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 45 over Industrial Park KCS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.