US Bridges

SR 149 over Dabbs Creek

Good

Simpson County, Mississippi · 4.2 MI N SR 13 · Structure no. 310014906413160

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
372 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 149 over Dabbs Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 149 over Dabbs Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2043. The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 149
CrossesDabbs Creek
Location4.2 MI N SR 13
RouteState Highway 149
Coordinates32.00495, -89.93152
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspection—
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length372 ft (113.4 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2023)
Projected traffic680 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 149 over Dabbs Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 149 over Dabbs 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.

How much traffic does SR 149 over Dabbs Creek carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 149 over Dabbs Creek?

The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 149 over Dabbs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.