US 45 over Sowashee Creek

Good Condition53 years old11,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateMississippi
CountyLauderdale
Location4.0 Mi N I 59
CarriesUS 45
CrossesSowashee Creek
Coordinates32.43868, -88.63667

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Culvert8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignCulvert
Total Length28.9 ft (8.8 m)
Max Span12.1 ft (3.7 m)
Deck Area117.9 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1973

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic11,000 (2023)
Truck Traffic14%
Lanes On Bridge6

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection323
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number210004503807950

Nearby Bridges

Willow Lake Road over Sowashee Creek 0.2 mi Fair Willow Lake Road over Sowashee Creek 0.3 mi Fair US 45 over Old 45 Marion Road 0.4 mi Fair Old US 45 over Sowashee Creek 0.5 mi Good US 45 over Sowashee Creek 0.5 mi Good S Ramp Old To New over Sowashee Creek 0.5 mi Good US 45 over Kcs Rr 0.6 mi Good US 45 over Kcs Rr 0.6 mi Good Lizelia Road over Creek 0.7 mi Good Sam Lackey RD over Creek 0.8 mi Fair