US 49 over Morris Branch
GoodForrest County, Mississippi · 6.4 MI S US 98 · Structure no. 21000490180571A
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 153 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 49 over Morris Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 49 over Morris Branch 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 49 over Morris Branch built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 49 over Morris Branch 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 Morris Branch carry?
About 8,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 49 over Morris Branch?
The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 49 over Morris Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.