US 45A over Old Channel of Chiwapa
GoodLee County, Mississippi · 0.7 MI N Chickasaw Cl · Structure no. 22000450412034A
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 242 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 45A over Old Channel of Chiwapa is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45A over Old Channel of Chiwapa in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2043. The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 45A over Old Channel of Chiwapa built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 45A over Old Channel of Chiwapa in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does US 45A over Old Channel of Chiwapa carry?
About 6,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 45A over Old Channel of Chiwapa?
The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 45A over Old Channel of Chiwapa?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.