US 45 over Buttahatchie Relief
GoodLowndes County, Mississippi · 0.2 MI S Monroe Cl · Structure no. 21000450441748A
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 162 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 45 over Buttahatchie Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over Buttahatchie Relief in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6,000 by 2043. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 45 over Buttahatchie Relief built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 45 over Buttahatchie Relief 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 45 over Buttahatchie Relief carry?
About 4,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 45 over Buttahatchie Relief?
The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 45 over Buttahatchie Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.