US 49E over Slough
FairHolmes County, Mississippi · 2.7 MI N SR 12 East · Structure no. 210004922623070
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 162 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 49E over Slough is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 49E over Slough in Holmes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2043. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 49E over Slough built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 49E over Slough 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 Slough carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 49E over Slough?
The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 49E over Slough?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.