US 45 over Chickasawhay River
GoodWayne County, Mississippi · 0.4 MI S Clarke Cl · Structure no. 21000450770331A
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,182 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 45 over Chickasawhay River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over Chickasawhay River in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2043. The structure is 1,182 ft (360.4 m) long and 42 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 45 over Chickasawhay River built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 45 over Chickasawhay River 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 Chickasawhay River carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is US 45 over Chickasawhay River?
The structure is 1,182 ft (360.4 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 45 over Chickasawhay River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.