Old HWY 49 over Bayou Bernard
FairHarrison County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T 7S R11W · Structure no. SA2400000000102
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 303 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2011 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 49 over Bayou Bernard is a concrete channel beam carrying Old HWY 49 over Bayou Bernard 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 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2032. The structure is 303 ft (92.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 HWY 49 over Bayou Bernard built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 49 over Bayou Bernard 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Old HWY 49 over Bayou Bernard carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 49 over Bayou Bernard?
The structure is 303 ft (92.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 49 over Bayou Bernard?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.