US 49 over Steen Creek
FairRankin County, Mississippi · 0.9 MI S SR 469 · Structure no. 21000490611461A
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 49 over Steen Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 49 over Steen Creek in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 5 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 49 over Steen Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 49 over Steen 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US 49 over Steen Creek carry?
About 11,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US 49 over Steen Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US 49 over Steen Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.