US 49 over Goodwater Creek
GoodSimpson County, Mississippi · 1.5 MI S SR 28 · Structure no. 21000490641144A
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 143 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 49 over Goodwater Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 49 over Goodwater Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2043. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 49 over Goodwater Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 49 over Goodwater 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 Goodwater Creek carry?
About 11,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US 49 over Goodwater Creek?
The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 49 over Goodwater Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.