Old HWY 49 over Squirrel Branch
FairRankin County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T 5N R 1E B · Structure no. SA6100000000078
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 49 over Squirrel Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Old HWY 49 over Squirrel Branch in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 49 over Squirrel Branch built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 49 over Squirrel Branch 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 Old HWY 49 over Squirrel Branch carry?
About 5,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 49 over Squirrel Branch?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 49 over Squirrel Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.