US Bridges

49 Frontage RD Lt over Richland Creek

Fair

Rankin County, Mississippi · 1.3 MI S I 20 · Structure no. 28000490611536A

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
940
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

49 Frontage RD Lt over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 49 Frontage RD Lt over Richland Creek in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 940 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2043. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries49 Frontage RD Lt
CrossesRichland Creek
Location1.3 MI S I 20
Coordinates32.24504, -90.16431
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic940 (2023)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 49 Frontage RD Lt over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 49 Frontage RD Lt over Richland 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 49 Frontage RD Lt over Richland Creek carry?

About 940 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 49 Frontage RD Lt over Richland Creek?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 49 Frontage RD Lt over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.