SR 491 over Owl Creek Relief
GoodNeshoba County, Mississippi · 3.8 MI N SR 482 · Structure no. 310049105002250
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 290
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 491 over Owl Creek Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 491 over Owl Creek Relief in Neshoba 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 290 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 491 over Owl Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 491 over Owl Creek Relief 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 2023.
How much traffic does SR 491 over Owl Creek Relief carry?
About 290 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 491 over Owl Creek Relief?
The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR 491 over Owl Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.