US Bridges

SR 8 over US 45A

Good

Monroe County, Mississippi · SR 8 over US 45A · Structure no. 310000804814460

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
323 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8 over US 45A is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 8 over US 45A in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2043. The structure is 323 ft (98.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 8
CrossesUS 45A
LocationSR 8 over US 45A
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates33.84018, -88.71165
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length323 ft (98.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 8 over US 45A built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 8 over US 45A 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 SR 8 over US 45A carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 8 over US 45A?

The structure is 323 ft (98.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8 over US 45A?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.