US Bridges

SR 145 over Twenty Mile Creek

Good

Prentiss County, Mississippi · 3.6 MI S SR 30 · Structure no. 310014505924890

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
242 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 145 over Twenty Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 145 over Twenty Mile Creek in Prentiss County, Mississippi. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2043. The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 145
CrossesTwenty Mile Creek
Location3.6 MI S SR 30
RouteState Highway 145
Coordinates34.58363, -88.62772
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length242 ft (73.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2023)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Twenty Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 145 over Twenty Mile 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 145 over Twenty Mile Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 145 over Twenty Mile Creek?

The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 145 over Twenty Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.