US Bridges

Old HWY 49 over Curry Creek

Fair

Covington County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 6N R15W B · Structure no. SA1600000000008

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
279 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 49 over Curry Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old HWY 49 over Curry 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 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 2044. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOld HWY 49
CrossesCurry Creek
LocationSec 1 T 6N R15W B
RouteCounty Highway 914
Coordinates31.51868, -89.45392
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2024)
Projected traffic480 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old HWY 49 over Curry Creek built?

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

What condition is Old HWY 49 over Curry 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Old HWY 49 over Curry Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 49 over Curry Creek?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 49 over Curry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.