US 49W over Sunflower River
PoorSunflower County, Mississippi · 2.5 MI S US 82 · Structure no. 210004946725520
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 422 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 49W over Sunflower River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 49W over Sunflower River in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 4 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.
It carries about 3,450 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,450 by 2043. The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 49W over Sunflower River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 49W over Sunflower 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 US 49W over Sunflower River carry?
About 3,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 49W over Sunflower River?
The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US 49W over Sunflower River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.