US Bridges

Old HWY.49 Road over Abiaca Creek

Fair

Holmes County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T17N R 1W B · Structure no. SA2600000000155

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY.49 Road over Abiaca Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old HWY.49 Road over Abiaca Creek in Holmes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesOld HWY.49 Road
CrossesAbiaca Creek
LocationSec 26 T17N R 1W B
RouteCounty Highway 692
Coordinates33.31217, -90.26708
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old HWY.49 Road over Abiaca Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY.49 Road over Abiaca 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 Old HWY.49 Road over Abiaca Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Old HWY.49 Road over Abiaca Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Old HWY.49 Road over Abiaca Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.