US Bridges

US 49 over Pearces Mill Creek

Good

Forrest County, Mississippi · 9.2 MI N SR 13 · Structure no. 210004901805140

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 49 over Pearces Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 49 over Pearces Mill Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 49
CrossesPearces Mill Creek
Location9.2 MI N SR 13
RouteU.S. Route 49
Coordinates31.08115, -89.21123
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2023)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 49 over Pearces Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 49 over Pearces Mill Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 49 over Pearces Mill Creek carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 49 over Pearces Mill Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US 49 over Pearces Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.