US Bridges

SR 145 over Town Creek

Good

Lee County, Mississippi · 1.4 MI N SR 178 · Structure no. 310014504122790

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
308 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 145 over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 145 over Town Creek in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2043. The structure is 308 ft (93.8 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 145
CrossesTown Creek
Location1.4 MI N SR 178
RouteState Highway 145
Coordinates34.29406, -88.70942
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length308 ft (93.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2023)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 145 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 145 over Town Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 145 over Town Creek carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 145 over Town Creek?

The structure is 308 ft (93.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns SR 145 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.