US 49E over Catfish Bayou
GoodLeflore County, Mississippi · 2.9 MI N Holmes Cl · Structure no. 210004924224310
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 242 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 49E over Catfish Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 49E over Catfish Bayou in Leflore County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2043. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 49E over Catfish Bayou built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 49E over Catfish 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 49E over Catfish Bayou carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 49E over Catfish Bayou?
The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US 49E over Catfish Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.