US 49 over Big Creek
GoodForrest County, Mississippi · 3.0 MI N I 59 · Structure no. 21000490180755A
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 262 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 49 over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 49 over Big Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,500 by 2043. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 49 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 49 over Big 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 Big Creek carry?
About 15,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 49 over Big Creek?
The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 49 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.