US Bridges

US 49 over US 11

Fair

Forrest County, Mississippi · US 49 over US 11 · Structure no. 210004901806850

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 49 over US 11 is a concrete frame carrying US 49 over US 11 in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 49
CrossesUS 11
LocationUS 49 over US 11
RouteU.S. Route 49
CountyForrest County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.30729, -89.31649
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 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
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 49 over US 11 built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 49 over US 11 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 11 carry?

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

How long is US 49 over US 11?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US 49 over US 11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.