US Bridges

US 49 over Gordons Creek

Good

Forrest County, Mississippi · 0.3 MI S US 11 · Structure no. 210004901806830

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 49 over Gordons Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 49 over Gordons Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

CarriesUS 49
CrossesGordons Creek
Location0.3 MI S US 11
RouteU.S. Route 49
Coordinates31.30536, -89.31447
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2023)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$380 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 49 over Gordons Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 49 over Gordons 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 Gordons Creek carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 49 over Gordons Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns US 49 over Gordons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.