US Bridges

US 49 over Indian Creek

Good

Rankin County, Mississippi · 0.2 MI S SR 469 · Structure no. 21000490611469A

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
221 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 49 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 49 over Indian Creek in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2043. The structure is 221 ft (67.5 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 49
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.2 MI S SR 469
RouteU.S. Route 49
Coordinates32.15243, -90.1216
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length221 ft (67.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2023)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 49 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 49 over Indian Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 49 over Indian Creek carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 49 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 221 ft (67.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns US 49 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.