US 45 over Okeelala Creek
FairLee County, Mississippi · 0.5 MI S SR 370 · Structure no. 21000450412434B
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 326 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 45 over Okeelala Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over Okeelala Creek in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2043. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 43 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Okeelala Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 45 over Okeelala 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 Okeelala Creek carry?
About 8,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 45 over Okeelala Creek?
The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 45 over Okeelala Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.