US 49 over Bouie River
FairPosted for loadForrest County, Mississippi · 0.6 MI S Covington Cl · Structure no. 21000490180790B
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 242 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 49 over Bouie River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 49 over Bouie River in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,500 by 2043. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 49 over Bouie River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 49 over Bouie River 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 Bouie River carry?
About 11,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 49 over Bouie River?
The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US 49 over Bouie River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.