US Bridges

US 45 over James Creek Trib

Good

Monroe County, Mississippi · 0.1 MI S SR 25 · Structure no. 210004504818960

Built
1999
26 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 45 over James Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying US 45 over James Creek Trib in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 26 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 45
CrossesJames Creek Trib
Location0.1 MI S SR 25
RouteU.S. Route 45
Coordinates33.81483, -88.56332
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2023)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 45 over James Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is US 45 over James Creek Trib 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 James Creek Trib carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 45 over James Creek Trib?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 45 over James Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.