US Bridges

US 49 over Leonards Mill Creek

Good

Covington County, Mississippi · 0.8 MI S SR 35 · Structure no. 21000490161051A

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 49 over Leonards Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 49 over Leonards Mill Creek in Covington County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,500 by 2043. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 49
CrossesLeonards Mill Creek
Location0.8 MI S SR 35
RouteU.S. Route 49
Coordinates31.74101, -89.64211
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2023)
Projected traffic13,500 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 49 over Leonards Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 49 over Leonards Mill 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 49 over Leonards Mill Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 49 over Leonards Mill Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 49 over Leonards Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.