Old HWY 49 E over Long Branch
FairForrest County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 2N R12W B · Structure no. SA1800000000047
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 49 E over Long Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Old HWY 49 E over Long Branch in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 HWY 49 E over Long Branch built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 49 E over Long Branch 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 HWY 49 E over Long Branch carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 49 E over Long Branch?
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 HWY 49 E over Long Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.