US Bridges

Country Club RD over US 49

Fair

Forrest County, Mississippi · 4.6 MI S I 59 · Structure no. 510004901806810

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Country Club RD over US 49 is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Country Club RD over US 49 in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 5 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCountry Club RD
CrossesUS 49
Location4.6 MI S I 59
RouteCity Street 0
CountyForrest County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.3034, -89.3127
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$937 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Country Club RD over US 49 built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Country Club RD over US 49 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Country Club RD over US 49 carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Country Club RD over US 49?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Country Club RD over US 49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.