US 49W over Lake Dawson
FairSunflower County, Mississippi · 0.5 MI N Humphreys Cl · Structure no. 21000494672447A
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 402 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,950
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 49W over Lake Dawson is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 49W over Lake Dawson in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 2,950 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,950 by 2043. The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 49W over Lake Dawson built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 49W over Lake Dawson 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US 49W over Lake Dawson carry?
About 2,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 49W over Lake Dawson?
The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 49W over Lake Dawson?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.