US 45/US 82 over Moores Creek
FairLowndes County, Mississippi · 3.1 MI E JCT US 45S/US 82 · Structure no. 21000450441627B
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 45/US 82 over Moores Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45/US 82 over Moores Creek in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 45/US 82 over Moores Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 45/US 82 over Moores Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 45/US 82 over Moores Creek carry?
About 9,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 45/US 82 over Moores Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 45/US 82 over Moores Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.