US 49W over Home Cypress Bayou
FairSunflower County, Mississippi · 0.9 MI S Coahoma Cl · Structure no. 210004946729680
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 200 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 49W over Home Cypress Bayou is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 49W over Home Cypress 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 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 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 | 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 Home Cypress Bayou built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 49W over Home Cypress 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 Home Cypress Bayou carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 49W over Home Cypress Bayou?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 49W over Home Cypress Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.