Old Highway 49 over Thompsom Creek
PoorYazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T10N R 2W B · Structure no. SA8200000000054
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Highway 49 over Thompsom Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Highway 49 over Thompsom Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 4 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.
It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2045. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 49 over Thompsom Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Highway 49 over Thompsom 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Old Highway 49 over Thompsom Creek carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old Highway 49 over Thompsom Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Old Highway 49 over Thompsom Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.