US Bridges

Old HWY 45/UTILITY over Tombigbee Relief

Fair

Monroe County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T14S R 7E · Structure no. SA4800000000102

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
293 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
13
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 45/UTILITY over Tombigbee Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying Old HWY 45/UTILITY over Tombigbee Relief in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 13 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 293 ft (89.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOld HWY 45/UTILITY
CrossesTombigbee Relief
LocationSec 36 T14S R 7E
RouteCity Street 849
Coordinates33.81967, -88.52486
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 15
Structure length293 ft (89.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2024)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Old HWY 45/UTILITY over Tombigbee Relief built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 45/UTILITY over Tombigbee Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Old HWY 45/UTILITY over Tombigbee Relief carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Old HWY 45/UTILITY over Tombigbee Relief?

The structure is 293 ft (89.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 45/UTILITY over Tombigbee Relief?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.