US Bridges

49 Frontage RD Rt over Richland Creek

Fair

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

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
2,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

49 Frontage RD Rt over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 49 Frontage RD Rt 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 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 Rt
CrossesRichland Creek
Location1.3 MI S I 20
Coordinates32.24579, -90.1633
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 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 traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic2,500 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 Rt over Richland Creek built?

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

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

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 49 Frontage RD Rt 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 Rt over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.