US 49E over Abiacha Creek
FairHolmes County, Mississippi · 0.6 MI S Leflore Cl · Structure no. 210004922623950
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 300 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 49E over Abiacha Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 49E over Abiacha Creek in Holmes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 33 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Abiacha Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 49E over Abiacha 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 49E over Abiacha Creek carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 49E over Abiacha Creek?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US 49E over Abiacha Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.