US Bridges

SR 145 over Okeelala Creek

Good

Lee County, Mississippi · 0.9 MI S SR 370 · Structure no. 310014504124250

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
203 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 145 over Okeelala Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 145 over Okeelala Creek in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2043. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 145
CrossesOkeelala Creek
Location0.9 MI S SR 370
RouteState Highway 145
Coordinates34.49537, -88.64414
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2023)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Okeelala Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 145 over Okeelala 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 Okeelala Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 145 over Okeelala Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 145 over Okeelala Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.