US 45 over Horse Hunters Creek
GoodNoxubee County, Mississippi · 4.5 MI N SR 14 · Structure no. 210004505213690
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 252 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 45 over Horse Hunters Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over Horse Hunters Creek in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,750 by 2043. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 44 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. |
| 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 Horse Hunters Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 45 over Horse Hunters 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 Horse Hunters Creek carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US 45 over Horse Hunters Creek?
The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 45 over Horse Hunters Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.