49th Ave over I 59/I 20
PoorLauderdale County, Mississippi · 0.5 MI E US 11 · Structure no. 51000590381508A
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 274 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
49th Ave over I 59/I 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 49th Ave over I 59/I 20 in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2043. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 49th Ave over I 59/I 20 built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is 49th Ave over I 59/I 20 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does 49th Ave over I 59/I 20 carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.
How long is 49th Ave over I 59/I 20?
The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns 49th Ave over I 59/I 20?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.