US 45 over Shuqualak Creek
GoodNoxubee County, Mississippi · 0.4 MI S SR 39 · Structure no. 21000450521225A
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 202 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 45 over Shuqualak Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over Shuqualak Creek in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,050 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Shuqualak Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 45 over Shuqualak Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US 45 over Shuqualak Creek carry?
About 2,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is US 45 over Shuqualak Creek?
The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 45 over Shuqualak Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.