US 49 over Lime Kiln Creek
FairHinds County, Mississippi · 6.4 MI N Natchez Trace · Structure no. 21000490251730A
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 49 over Lime Kiln Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 49 over Lime Kiln Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 5 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 49 over Lime Kiln Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 49 over Lime Kiln Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US 49 over Lime Kiln Creek carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 49 over Lime Kiln Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US 49 over Lime Kiln Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.