Old Highway 49S over Mound Creek
PoorClosed to trafficYazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 9N R 2W · Structure no. SA8200000000005
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Highway 49S over Mound Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Highway 49S over Mound Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Highway 49S over Mound Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Highway 49S over Mound Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Old Highway 49S over Mound Creek carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old Highway 49S over Mound Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Old Highway 49S over Mound Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.