US Bridges

SR 57 over US 45

Good

Wayne County, Mississippi · SR 57 over US 45 · Structure no. 310005707709500

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,251 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 57 over US 45 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 57 over US 45 in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2043. The structure is 1,251 ft (381.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 57
CrossesUS 45
LocationSR 57 over US 45
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates31.45165, -88.46461
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,251 ft (381.2 m)
Longest span213 ft (65 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR 57 over US 45 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 57 over US 45 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 SR 57 over US 45 carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 57 over US 45?

The structure is 1,251 ft (381.2 m) long with a longest span of 213 ft (65 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 57 over US 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.