US 45 over SR 8
GoodMonroe County, Mississippi · US 45 over SR 8 · Structure no. 21000450481923A
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 283 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 45 over SR 8 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over SR 8 in Monroe 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 3,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,300 by 2043. The structure is 283 ft (86.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 45 over SR 8 built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 45 over SR 8 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 carry?
About 3,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 45 over SR 8?
The structure is 283 ft (86.4 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 45 over SR 8?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.