US Bridges

US 49E over Stream

Good

Leflore County, Mississippi · 0.2 MI N Holmes Cl · Structure no. 210004924224030

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 49E over Stream is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 49E over Stream in Leflore County, Mississippi. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, older 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

CarriesUS 49E
CrossesStream
Location0.2 MI N Holmes Cl
RouteU.S. Route 49
Coordinates33.35057, -90.22768
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2023)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.3 mi (89 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 49E over Stream built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 49E over Stream 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 49E over Stream carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 49E over Stream?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 49E over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.