US 49E over Black Bayou
GoodTallahatchie County, Mississippi · 5.2 MI N SR 8 · Structure no. 210004926827850
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 602 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 49E over Black Bayou is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 49E over Black Bayou in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2043. The structure is 602 ft (183.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 49E over Black Bayou built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 49E over Black 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US 49E over Black Bayou carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 49E over Black Bayou?
The structure is 602 ft (183.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 49E over Black Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.