US Bridges

Indian Trail over US 45

Fair

Lee County, Mississippi · 1.2 MI S US 78 · Structure no. 510004504122680

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
349 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Trail over US 45 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Indian Trail over US 45 in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 349 ft (106.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIndian Trail
CrossesUS 45
Location1.2 MI S US 78
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLee County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.27938, -88.70799
Functional classUrban Local

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length349 ft (106.3 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2023)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure20
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$699 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Indian Trail over US 45 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Trail 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 Indian Trail over US 45 carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Indian Trail over US 45?

The structure is 349 ft (106.3 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Trail over US 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.