US Bridges

US 45 over Limestone Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Mississippi · 1.3 MI N US 84 · Structure no. 210004507702330

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 45 over Limestone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 45 over Limestone Creek 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 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,900 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 45
CrossesLimestone Creek
Location1.3 MI N US 84
RouteU.S. Route 45
Coordinates31.72236, -88.64053
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating99.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2023)
Projected traffic5,900 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 45 over Limestone Creek built?

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

What condition is US 45 over Limestone 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 45 over Limestone Creek carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 45 over Limestone Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 45 over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.