US Bridges

US 49 over Turkey Creek

Good

Harrison County, Mississippi · 3.4 MI N US 90 · Structure no. 21000490240034A

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
215 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 49 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 49 over Turkey Creek in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,500 by 2043. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 49
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location3.4 MI N US 90
RouteU.S. Route 49
Coordinates30.41359, -89.09306
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2023)
Projected traffic20,500 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 49 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 49 over Turkey 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 49 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 49 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 49 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.