US Bridges

US 45 over US 82

Fair

Lowndes County, Mississippi · US 45 South over US 82 · Structure no. 21000450441590A

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
242 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 45 over US 82 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over US 82 in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2043. The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 45
CrossesUS 82
LocationUS 45 South over US 82
RouteU.S. Route 45
Coordinates33.48404, -88.49071
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2023)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$472 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 45 over US 82 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 45 over US 82 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 45 over US 82 carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 45 over US 82?

The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 45 over US 82?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.