US Bridges

US 49E over Parkers Bayou

Good

Holmes County, Mississippi · 2.3 MI N Yazoo Cl · Structure no. 210004922621550

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
593 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 49E over Parkers Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 49E over Parkers Bayou in Holmes County, Mississippi. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2043. The structure is 593 ft (180.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 49E
CrossesParkers Bayou
Location2.3 MI N Yazoo Cl
RouteU.S. Route 49
Coordinates33.03463, -90.33237
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length593 ft (180.7 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 49E over Parkers Bayou built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 49E over Parkers Bayou 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 49E over Parkers Bayou carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 49E over Parkers Bayou?

The structure is 593 ft (180.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 49E over Parkers Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.