US Bridges

SR 26 over SR 149

Fair

Stone County, Mississippi · SR 26 over SR 149 · Structure no. 310002606604240

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over SR 149 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 26 over SR 149 in Stone County, Mississippi. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,100 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 26
CrossesSR 149
LocationSR 26 over SR 149
RouteState Highway 26
CountyStone County
StateMississippi
Coordinates30.85182, -89.13862
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2023)
Projected traffic7,100 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 26 over SR 149 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 26 over SR 149 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 26 over SR 149 carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 over SR 149?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26 over SR 149?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.