SR 493 over Bailey Branch
Lauderdale County, Mississippi · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SR 493 over Bailey Branch in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 241 of the 475 inventoried bridges in Lauderdale County rated good (50.7%); 28 (5.9%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete culvert |
| Length | about 40 ft |
| Location | 0.1 Mi S SR 495 |
| NBI structure number | 310049303800830 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Mississippi department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Lauderdale County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I 20/I 59 over Grand Ave | 1973 | 56,000 | Fair |
| I 20/I 59 over SR 145 | 1957 | 56,000 | Fair |
| I 20/I 59 over US 11 Norfolk S RR | 1974 | 49,000 | Fair |
| I 20/I 59 over Sowashee Creek | 1973 | 49,000 | Fair |
| I 20/I 59 over Kcs RR | 1973 | 48,000 | Fair |
| I 20/I 59 over Stream | 1949 | 41,000 | Good |
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