US 49 over Mississippi River
PoorCoahoma County, Mississippi · Miss/Ar State Line · Structure no. 210004901433710
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 5,204 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 49 over Mississippi River is a steel truss - thru carrying US 49 over Mississippi River in Coahoma County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 64 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2043. The structure is 5,204 ft (1,586.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 US 49 over Mississippi River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is US 49 over Mississippi River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does US 49 over Mississippi River carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US 49 over Mississippi River?
The structure is 5,204 ft (1,586.2 m) long with a longest span of 840 ft (256 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 49 over Mississippi River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.