Old Highway 49 over South Black Creek Relief
FairForrest County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T 1N R12W B · Structure no. SA1800000000012
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Highway 49 over South Black Creek Relief is a concrete slab carrying Old Highway 49 over South Black Creek Relief in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Highway 49 over South Black Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Highway 49 over South Black Creek Relief 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does Old Highway 49 over South Black Creek Relief carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old Highway 49 over South Black Creek Relief?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Old Highway 49 over South Black Creek Relief?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.