US 45 over Butler Creek
GoodMonroe County, Mississippi · 10.9 MI N Lowndes Cl · Structure no. 21000450481858B
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 242 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 45 over Butler Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over Butler Creek in Monroe 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 4,850 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2043. The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long and 55 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Butler Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 45 over Butler 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US 45 over Butler Creek carry?
About 4,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 45 over Butler Creek?
The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns US 45 over Butler Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.