US 49E over Palucia Creek
FairLeflore County, Mississippi · 4.2 MI S US 82 · Structure no. 210004924224840
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 372 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 49E over Palucia Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 49E over Palucia Creek in Leflore County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2043. The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 49E over Palucia Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 49E over Palucia 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 49E over Palucia Creek carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 49E over Palucia Creek?
The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns US 49E over Palucia Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.