US Bridges

US 49 over US 98

Good

Forrest County, Mississippi · US 49 over US 98 · Structure no. 21000490180633B

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 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 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).

CarriesUS 49
CrossesUS 98
LocationUS 49 over US 98
RouteU.S. Route 49
Coordinates31.2443, -89.27541
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length356 ft (108.5 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2023)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

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 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 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.