US Bridges

SR 145 over Mud Creek

Good

Lee County, Mississippi · 0.8 MI N Natchez Trace · Structure no. 310014504123150

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 145 over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 145 over Mud 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2043. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 145
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.8 MI N Natchez Trace
RouteState Highway 145
Coordinates34.34542, -88.70489
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2023)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Mud Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 145 over Mud 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 Mud Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 145 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 145 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.