US 49 over US 98
FairForrest County, Mississippi · US 49 over US 98 · Structure no. 21000490180633A
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 356 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 49 over US 98 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 49 over US 98 in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2043. The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long and 49 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 49 over US 98 built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 49 over US 98 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US 49 over US 98 carry?
About 8,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 49 over US 98?
The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns US 49 over US 98?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.