US Bridges

US 49 over Double Branch Creek

Good

Covington County, Mississippi · 0.9 MI S SR 589 · Structure no. 21000490160891B

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 49 over Double Branch Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 49 over Double Branch Creek in Covington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,500 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 49
CrossesDouble Branch Creek
Location0.9 MI S SR 589
RouteU.S. Route 49
Coordinates31.5489, -89.5034
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2023)
Projected traffic12,500 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$828 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 49 over Double Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 49 over Double Branch Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does US 49 over Double Branch Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 49 over Double Branch Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 49 over Double Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.