US 49W over Sunflower River
FairSunflower County, Mississippi · 2.5 MI S US 82 · Structure no. 21000494672552B
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- 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 continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 49W over Sunflower River 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 5 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 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 43 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 49W over Sunflower River 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 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 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 49W over Sunflower River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.