US 45A over Sand Creek
GoodLowndes County, Mississippi · 11.4 MI N Noxubee Cl · Structure no. 22000450441568B
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 402 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 45A over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45A over Sand Creek in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,900 by 2043. The structure is 402 ft (122.4 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 45A over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 45A over Sand Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US 45A over Sand Creek carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 45A over Sand Creek?
The structure is 402 ft (122.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 45A over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.