Old HWY 49 over Bullock Creek
FairCovington County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 6N R14W B · Structure no. SA1600000000002
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 49 over Bullock Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old HWY 49 over Bullock Creek in Covington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2045. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 49 over Bullock Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 49 over Bullock 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Old HWY 49 over Bullock Creek carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 49 over Bullock Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 49 over Bullock Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.