US Bridges

US 45 over US 84

Good

Wayne County, Mississippi · US 45 over US 84 · Structure no. 21000450770220A

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
477 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 45 over US 84 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over US 84 in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,650 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,650 by 2043. The structure is 477 ft (145.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 45
CrossesUS 84
LocationUS 45 over US 84
RouteU.S. Route 45
Coordinates31.70848, -88.62711
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length477 ft (145.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,650 (2023)
Projected traffic3,650 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US 45 over US 84 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 45 over US 84 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 45 over US 84 carry?

About 3,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 45 over US 84?

The structure is 477 ft (145.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 45 over US 84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.