US Bridges

US 49 over Indian Creek Trib #1

Good

Rankin County, Mississippi · 0.2 MI N SR 469 North · Structure no. 210004906114710

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 49 over Indian Creek Trib #1 is a concrete culvert carrying US 49 over Indian Creek Trib #1 in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,000 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 49
CrossesIndian Creek Trib #1
Location0.2 MI N SR 469 North
RouteU.S. Route 49
Coordinates32.15565, -90.12512
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,000 (2023)
Projected traffic31,000 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$449 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 49 over Indian Creek Trib #1 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 49 over Indian Creek Trib #1 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 Trib #1 carry?

About 31,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 49 over Indian Creek Trib #1?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns US 49 over Indian Creek Trib #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.