US 45 over Carson Sand Creek
GoodWayne County, Mississippi · 4.0 MI S Clarke Cl · Structure no. 21000450770296A
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 442 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 45 over Carson Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over Carson Sand Creek in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 3,550 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,550 by 2043. The structure is 442 ft (134.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 45 over Carson Sand Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 45 over Carson Sand 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does US 45 over Carson Sand Creek carry?
About 3,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 45 over Carson Sand Creek?
The structure is 442 ft (134.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 45 over Carson Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.