US 49 over Dabbs Creek
FairSimpson County, Mississippi · 4.3 MI N SR 13 · Structure no. 21000490641318B
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 329 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 49 over Dabbs Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 49 over Dabbs Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,500 by 2043. The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 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 Dabbs Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 49 over Dabbs Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US 49 over Dabbs Creek carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US 49 over Dabbs Creek?
The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 49 over Dabbs Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.