US 49W over Mound Bayou
FairSunflower County, Mississippi · 4.9 MI N Humphreys Cl · Structure no. 21000494672490A
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 167 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 49W over Mound Bayou is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 49W over Mound Bayou in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2043. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Mound Bayou built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 49W over Mound Bayou 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 Mound Bayou carry?
About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 49W over Mound Bayou?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 49W over Mound Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.