SR 345 over Cheery Creek
FairPontotoc County, Mississippi · 2.7 MI S Union Cl · Structure no. 310034505800640
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 132 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 345 over Cheery Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 345 over Cheery Creek in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 345 over Cheery Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 345 over Cheery Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does SR 345 over Cheery Creek carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 345 over Cheery Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR 345 over Cheery Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.