US 45 over Dixie Creek
GoodWayne County, Mississippi · 3.3 MI S Clarke Cl · Structure no. 21000450770303B
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 161 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 45 over Dixie Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over Dixie Creek in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2043. The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 45 over Dixie Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 45 over Dixie 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 Dixie Creek carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 45 over Dixie Creek?
The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 45 over Dixie Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.