Old HWY 49N over Silver Creek at Midnight
FairPosted for loadHumphreys County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T14N R 4W · Structure no. SA2700000000033
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 49N over Silver Creek at Midnight is a concrete tee beam carrying Old HWY 49N over Silver Creek at Midnight in Humphreys County, Mississippi. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2044. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 49N over Silver Creek at Midnight built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 49N over Silver Creek at Midnight 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Old HWY 49N over Silver Creek at Midnight carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 49N over Silver Creek at Midnight?
The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 49N over Silver Creek at Midnight?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.