US Bridges

US 49 over 7th ST

Good

Forrest County, Mississippi · JCT of US 49 7th ST · Structure no. 210004901807070

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

About this bridge

US 49 over 7th ST is a concrete frame carrying US 49 over 7th ST 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 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 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 49
Crosses7th ST
LocationJCT of US 49 7th ST
RouteU.S. Route 49
Coordinates31.33561, -89.32897
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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$519 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 49 over 7th ST built?

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

What condition is US 49 over 7th ST 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 7th ST carry?

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

How long is US 49 over 7th ST?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US 49 over 7th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.