US Bridges

SR 149 over Leonards Mill Creek

Fair

Covington County, Mississippi · 0.5 MI N SR 35 · Structure no. 310014901610690

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 149 over Leonards Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 149 over Leonards Mill Creek in Covington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 6 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 149
CrossesLeonards Mill Creek
Location0.5 MI N SR 35
RouteState Highway 149
Coordinates31.75849, -89.65191
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 149 over Leonards Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 149 over Leonards Mill Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 149 over Leonards Mill Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 149 over Leonards Mill Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 149 over Leonards Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.