US 49 over Uspaha Creek
GoodSimpson County, Mississippi · 1.1 MI N Covington Cl · Structure no. 210004906410990
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 49 over Uspaha Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 49 over Uspaha Creek in Simpson 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,500 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 49 over Uspaha Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 49 over Uspaha Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US 49 over Uspaha Creek carry?
About 10,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US 49 over Uspaha Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 49 over Uspaha Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.