US 49E over Relief Ditch
GoodLeflore County, Mississippi · 2.2 MI N US 82 · Structure no. 210004924225950
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 162 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 49E over Relief Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 49E over Relief Ditch in Leflore County, Mississippi. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2043. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 49E over Relief Ditch built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 49E over Relief Ditch 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US 49E over Relief Ditch carry?
About 3,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 49E over Relief Ditch?
The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 49E over Relief Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.