US Bridges

SR 145 over Wolf Creek

Good

Prentiss County, Mississippi · 3.1 MI S SR 30 · Structure no. 310014505924940

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
337 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 145 over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 145 over Wolf 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 337 ft (102.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 145
CrossesWolf Creek
Location3.1 MI S SR 30
RouteState Highway 145
Coordinates34.59006, -88.62369
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length337 ft (102.8 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 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 Wolf Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 145 over Wolf 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 2025.

How much traffic does SR 145 over Wolf Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 145 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 337 ft (102.8 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 145 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.