US 49 over Bayou Bernard
GoodHarrison County, Mississippi · 0.5 MI N I 10 · Structure no. 210004902400530
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 262 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 43,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 49 over Bayou Bernard is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 49 over Bayou Bernard in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 43,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,000 by 2043. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 US 49 over Bayou Bernard built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 49 over Bayou Bernard 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 Bayou Bernard carry?
About 43,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 49 over Bayou Bernard?
The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.
Who owns US 49 over Bayou Bernard?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.