Old HWY 49 over Turkey Creek
GoodHarrison County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 7S R11W · Structure no. SA2400000000106
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 155 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2011 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 49 over Turkey Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old HWY 49 over Turkey Creek in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2045. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 49 over Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Old HWY 49 over Turkey Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 49 over Turkey Creek?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 49 over Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.