FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR 145

Carrying SR 145 over TOWN CREEK TRIB EAST

0.6 MI N MONROE CL, Lee, Mississippi

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR 145

The SR 145 bridge in Lee, Mississippi carries SR 145 over TOWN CREEK TRIB EAST. It was built in 1937, making it 89 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 24.4 meters (80 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,600 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Mississippi bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SR 145 compares

▼ 13.1
Load rating vs Mississippi average (34.4 t)
Bottom 12%
Lower load rating than 88% of Mississippi bridges
393
Bridges in Lee · 17 in Poor condition
SR 145 21.3 t
Mississippi average 34.4 t

Live comparison across Mississippi.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
19.4 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
3.0
Serviceability /30
7.0
Essentiality /15
9.5
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
21.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1937
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
24.4 m (80 ft)
Deck Width
8.1 m (27 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,600 vehicles/day
Structure Number
210004504121080

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (3/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

SR 145 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare SR 145 against other structures in Lee and across Mississippi. Mississippi bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for SR 145?

SR 145 in Lee, Mississippi has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR 145 inspected?

SR 145's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 4,600 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 145 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SR 145?

SR 145 has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR 145?

SR 145 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR 145 and does age affect safety?

SR 145 was built in 1937, making it 89 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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