US Bridges

SR 184 over US 49

Good

Covington County, Mississippi · SR 184 over US 49 · Structure no. 21000840161214A

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
237 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 184 over US 49 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 184 over US 49 in Covington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2043. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 184
CrossesUS 49
LocationSR 184 over US 49
RouteState Highway 184
Coordinates31.63894, -89.56248
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$819 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 184 over US 49 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 184 over US 49 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 SR 184 over US 49 carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 184 over US 49?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 184 over US 49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.