US Bridges

Main Street Verona over US 45

Fair

Lee County, Mississippi · 5.3 MI N JCT US45A/ US45 · Structure no. 41000450412202A

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
336 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street Verona over US 45 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street Verona over US 45 in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2043. The structure is 336 ft (102.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMain Street Verona
CrossesUS 45
Location5.3 MI N JCT US45A/ US45
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.19231, -88.7062
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length336 ft (102.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2023)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionOne-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 Main Street Verona over US 45 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street Verona over US 45 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Main Street Verona over US 45 carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main Street Verona over US 45?

The structure is 336 ft (102.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street Verona over US 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.