Old HWY 49 over Richland Creek
PoorPosted for loadRankin County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 5N R 1E B · Structure no. SA6100000000074
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 300 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 49 over Richland Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 49 over Richland Creek in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2041. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 49 over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 49 over Richland Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Old HWY 49 over Richland Creek carry?
About 5,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 49 over Richland Creek?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 49 over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.