Old Highway 49 S over Branch of Beaverdam CR
FairForrest County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 1S R12W B · Structure no. SA1800000000021
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 116
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Highway 49 S over Branch of Beaverdam CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Highway 49 S over Branch of Beaverdam CR in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 116 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Highway 49 S over Branch of Beaverdam CR built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Highway 49 S over Branch of Beaverdam CR 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Old Highway 49 S over Branch of Beaverdam CR carry?
About 116 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old Highway 49 S over Branch of Beaverdam CR?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Old Highway 49 S over Branch of Beaverdam CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.