US 49W over Powell Bayou
GoodSunflower County, Mississippi · 4.5 MI S SR 32 · Structure no. 210004946728810
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 49W over Powell Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 49W over Powell Bayou in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2043. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Powell Bayou built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 49W over Powell Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does US 49W over Powell Bayou carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 49W over Powell Bayou?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 49W over Powell Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.