US 45 over Dry Slough

Good Condition36 years old8,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateMississippi
CountyAlcorn
Location8.5 Mi N Prentiss Cl
CarriesUS 45
CrossesDry Slough
Coordinates34.87814, -88.55445

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length161.7 ft (49.3 m)
Max Span40.0 ft (12.2 m)
Deck Width42.7 ft (13 m)
Deck Area640.9 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1990

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic8,500 (2023)
Truck Traffic14%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection823
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number21000450022706B

Nearby Bridges

US 45 over Dry Slough 0.0 mi Good US 45 over Tuscumbia River 0.1 mi Good US 45 over Stream 0.2 mi Good US 45 over Stream 0.2 mi Good US 45 over Tuscumbia River 0.2 mi Good US 45 over Relief 0.3 mi Good US 45 over Relief 0.4 mi Good Old HWY 455 over Tuscumbia River C 0.7 mi Fair US 45 over Bridge Creek Channel 1.0 mi Good US 45 over Bridge Creek Channel 1.0 mi Good