US Bridges

SR 145 over Horse Hunters Relief

Fair

Noxubee County, Mississippi · 3.7 MI N SR 14 East · Structure no. 310014505213580

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 145 over Horse Hunters Relief is a concrete culvert carrying SR 145 over Horse Hunters Relief in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 5 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 145
CrossesHorse Hunters Relief
Location3.7 MI N SR 14 East
RouteState Highway 145
CountyNoxubee County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.15926, -88.56388
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 145 over Horse Hunters Relief built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 145 over Horse Hunters 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 145 over Horse Hunters Relief carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 145 over Horse Hunters Relief?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 145 over Horse Hunters Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.