Old HWY 45 over Russell Creek
FairWayne County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T10N R 7W · Structure no. SA7700000000161
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 120 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 45 over Russell Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 45 over Russell Creek in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older 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 5 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Old HWY 45 over Russell Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 45 over Russell 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Old HWY 45 over Russell Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 45 over Russell Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 45 over Russell Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.