US 45 over Dry Creek
GoodNoxubee County, Mississippi · 5.1 MI N SR 39 · Structure no. 21000450521283A
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 241 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 45 over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over Dry Creek in Noxubee 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2043. The structure is 241 ft (73.6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 45 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 45 over Dry 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 Dry Creek carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is US 45 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 45 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.