US 49 Frontage RD over Uspaha Creek
GoodSimpson County, Mississippi · 1.1 MI N Covington Cl · Structure no. 21000490641099A
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 590
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 49 Frontage RD over Uspaha Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 49 Frontage RD over Uspaha Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 25 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 49 Frontage RD over Uspaha Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 49 Frontage RD 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 Frontage RD over Uspaha Creek carry?
About 590 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 49 Frontage RD over Uspaha Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns US 49 Frontage RD over Uspaha Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.