US 45 over SR 8 25 Nichols Creek
GoodMonroe County, Mississippi · US 45 over SR8/SR25 · Structure no. 21000450481860A
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 672 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 45 over SR 8 25 Nichols Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over SR 8 25 Nichols 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 672 ft (204.9 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 | 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 45 over SR 8 25 Nichols Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 45 over SR 8 25 Nichols 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does US 45 over SR 8 25 Nichols Creek carry?
About 4,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 45 over SR 8 25 Nichols Creek?
The structure is 672 ft (204.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns US 45 over SR 8 25 Nichols Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.