US 49 over Black Creek
FairPosted for loadForrest County, Mississippi · 7.2 MI N SR 13 · Structure no. 21000490180493A
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,260 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 49 over Black Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 49 over Black Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2043. The structure is 1,260 ft (384 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 49 over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 49 over Black 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US 49 over Black Creek carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 49 over Black Creek?
The structure is 1,260 ft (384 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns US 49 over Black Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.