US Bridges

US 45 over US 45A

Fair

Noxubee County, Mississippi · US 45 over US 45A · Structure no. 210004505214180

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
593 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 45 over US 45A is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 45 over US 45A in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2043. The structure is 593 ft (180.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 45
CrossesUS 45A
LocationUS 45 over US 45A
RouteU.S. Route 45
Coordinates33.24076, -88.57266
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length593 ft (180.7 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2023)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 45 over US 45A built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 45 over US 45A 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 45 over US 45A carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 45 over US 45A?

The structure is 593 ft (180.7 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 45 over US 45A?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.