US Bridges

US 49W over US 49E

Fair

Yazoo County, Mississippi · US 49W over US 49E · Structure no. 310000308203980

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 49W over US 49E is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 49W over US 49E in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 62 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 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2043. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesUS 49W
CrossesUS 49E
LocationUS 49W over US 49E
RouteU.S. Route 49
CountyYazoo County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.88687, -90.38766
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2023)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 49W over US 49E built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is US 49W over US 49E 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 US 49E carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 49W over US 49E?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US 49W over US 49E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.