Old Highway 49 over Hopson Bayou
FairCoahoma County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T26N R 3W · Structure no. SA1400000000026
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 145 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Highway 49 over Hopson Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Highway 49 over Hopson Bayou in Coahoma County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2044. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Highway 49 over Hopson Bayou built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Highway 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Old Highway 49 over Hopson Bayou carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old Highway 49 over Hopson Bayou?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Old Highway 49 over Hopson Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.