US 49E over Parker Bayou
FairHolmes County, Mississippi · 2.0 MI N Yazoo Cl · Structure no. 210004922621520
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 230 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 49E over Parker Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 49E over Parker Bayou in Holmes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2043. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 US 49E over Parker Bayou built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 49E over Parker Bayou 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 49E over Parker Bayou carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 49E over Parker Bayou?
The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 49E over Parker Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.