US Bridges

US 49W over Atchafalaya Bayou

Good

Humphreys County, Mississippi · 7.4 MI N Yazoo Cl · Structure no. 21000494272187B

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
474 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 49W over Atchafalaya Bayou is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 49W over Atchafalaya Bayou 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 474 ft (144.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 49W
CrossesAtchafalaya Bayou
Location7.4 MI N Yazoo Cl
RouteU.S. Route 49
Coordinates33.07601, -90.47761
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length474 ft (144.5 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2023)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 49W over Atchafalaya Bayou built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 49W over Atchafalaya 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 49W over Atchafalaya Bayou carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 49W over Atchafalaya Bayou?

The structure is 474 ft (144.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 49W over Atchafalaya Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.