US 49E over Piney Creek
FairYazoo County, Mississippi · 1.6 MI N US 49W · Structure no. 210004928220490
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 287 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 49E over Piney Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 49E over Piney Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, older 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2043. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 49E over Piney Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 49E over Piney Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US 49E over Piney Creek carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 49E over Piney Creek?
The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 49E over Piney Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.