US Bridges

SR 4 over US 45

Good

Prentiss County, Mississippi · SR 4 over US 45 · Structure no. 310000405913550

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
337 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4 over US 45 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4 over US 45 in Prentiss County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2043. The structure is 337 ft (102.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 4
CrossesUS 45
LocationSR 4 over US 45
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates34.68325, -88.5928
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length337 ft (102.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2023)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR 4 over US 45 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4 over US 45 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4 over US 45 carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 4 over US 45?

The structure is 337 ft (102.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4 over US 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.