US 49W over Sunflower River
FairSunflower County, Mississippi · 2.5 MI N US 82 · Structure no. 210004946726090
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 392 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 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 1987, so it is 38 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2043. The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 1987, making it 38 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 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 49W over Sunflower River?
The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 49W over Sunflower River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.