US 49W over Lower Auxiliary Channel
GoodHumphreys County, Mississippi · 5.8 MI N Yazoo Cl · Structure no. 21000494272171B
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,202 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 49W over Lower Auxiliary Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 49W over Lower Auxiliary Channel in Humphreys County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2043. The structure is 1,202 ft (366.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 49W over Lower Auxiliary Channel built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 49W over Lower Auxiliary Channel 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US 49W over Lower Auxiliary Channel carry?
About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 49W over Lower Auxiliary Channel?
The structure is 1,202 ft (366.5 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 49W over Lower Auxiliary Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.