SR 149 over Strong River
PoorPosted for loadSimpson County, Mississippi · 1.1 MI N SR 13 · Structure no. 310014906412860
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 460 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 149 over Strong River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 149 over Strong River 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2043. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 149 over Strong River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 149 over Strong River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does SR 149 over Strong River carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 149 over Strong River?
The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR 149 over Strong River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.