US 45 over Tenn Tom Waterway
GoodMonroe County, Mississippi · 11.9 MI N Lowndes Cl · Structure no. 21000450481876A
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,402 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 45 over Tenn Tom Waterway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over Tenn Tom Waterway in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2043. The structure is 2,402 ft (732.2 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 Tenn Tom Waterway built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 45 over Tenn Tom Waterway 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 45 over Tenn Tom Waterway carry?
About 4,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 45 over Tenn Tom Waterway?
The structure is 2,402 ft (732.2 m) long with a longest span of 400 ft (121.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 45 over Tenn Tom Waterway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.