Old Highway 49 over Black Creek
GoodForrest County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T 1N R12W B · Structure no. SA1800000000014
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 500 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 740
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Highway 49 over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Highway 49 over Black Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2043. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Old Highway 49 over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Highway 49 over Black 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does Old Highway 49 over Black Creek carry?
About 740 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old Highway 49 over Black Creek?
The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Old Highway 49 over Black Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.