US Bridges

SR 348 over US 45

Good

Lee County, Mississippi · SR 348 over US 45 · Structure no. 310034804102060

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
312 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 348 over US 45 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 348 over US 45 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 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2043. The structure is 312 ft (95.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 348
CrossesUS 45
LocationSR 348 over US 45
RouteState Highway 348
Coordinates34.44851, -88.67313
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length312 ft (95.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2023)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure30
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 348 over US 45 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 348 over US 45 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 SR 348 over US 45 carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 348 over US 45?

The structure is 312 ft (95.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SR 348 over US 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.