US 49 over Hopson Bayou
FairCoahoma County, Mississippi · 5.6 MI N Tallahatchie Cl · Structure no. 210004901430110
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 162 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 49 over Hopson Bayou is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 49 over Hopson Bayou in Coahoma County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2043. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 49 over Hopson Bayou built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 49 over Hopson Bayou 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US 49 over Hopson Bayou carry?
About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 49 over Hopson Bayou?
The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 49 over Hopson Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.