US 49 over Burton Creek
Covington County, Mississippi · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US 49 over Burton Creek in Covington County, Mississippi, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 11,500 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 30 of the 163 inventoried bridges in Covington County rated fair (18.4%); 4 (2.5%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated July 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete slab |
| Length | about 100 ft |
| Location | 5.5 Mi S SR 35 |
| NBI structure number | 21000490161004B |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | July 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Mississippi department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Covington County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 49 over Unnamed Stream | 1965 | 22,000 | Good |
| US 49 over Unnamed Stream | 1965 | 22,000 | Good |
| US 49 over Unnamed Stream | 1964 | 22,000 | Fair |
| US 49 over Unnamed Stream | 1964 | 22,000 | Good |
| US 49 over Kelly Creek | 1964 | 12,500 | Good |
| US 49 over Burton Creek | 2001 | 11,500 | Good |
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