US Bridges

FAS 849 over 849 over Un-Named Creek

Fair

Lafayette County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 9S R 2W B · Structure no. SA3600000000082

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 849 over 849 over Un-Named Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 849 over 849 over Un-Named Creek in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFAS 849
Crosses849 over Un-Named Creek
LocationSec 9 T 9S R 2W B
RouteCounty Highway 849
Coordinates34.31777, -89.41275
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic450 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$369,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 849 over 849 over Un-Named Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 849 over 849 over Un-Named 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 849 over 849 over Un-Named Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 849 over 849 over Un-Named Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns FAS 849 over 849 over Un-Named Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.