US Bridges

US 49 over Little Biloxi River

Good

Harrison County, Mississippi · 6.4 MI N I 10 · Structure no. 21000490240112B

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
582 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 49 over Little Biloxi River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 49 over Little Biloxi River in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2043. The structure is 582 ft (177.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 49
CrossesLittle Biloxi River
Location6.4 MI N I 10
RouteU.S. Route 49
Coordinates30.52183, -89.10844
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+10 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length582 ft (177.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2023)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
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 Little Biloxi River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 49 over Little Biloxi River 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 Little Biloxi River carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 49 over Little Biloxi River?

The structure is 582 ft (177.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US 49 over Little Biloxi River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.