US 49 Frontage RD over Bear Creek
FairSimpson County, Mississippi · 0.9 MI S SR 540 · Structure no. 28000490641243F
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 590
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 49 Frontage RD over Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 49 Frontage RD over Bear Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 49 Frontage RD over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 49 Frontage RD over Bear 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 Frontage RD over Bear Creek carry?
About 590 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 49 Frontage RD over Bear Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns US 49 Frontage RD over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.