FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US 49

Carrying US 49 over INDIAN CREEK TRIB #1

0.2 MI N SR 469 NORTH, Rankin, Mississippi

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US 49

The US 49 bridge in Rankin, Mississippi carries US 49 over INDIAN CREEK TRIB #1. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 14.9 meters (49 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 29,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Mississippi bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How US 49 compares

▼ 9.2
Load rating vs Mississippi average (34.4 t)
Bottom 20%
Lower load rating than 80% of Mississippi bridges
376
Bridges in Rankin · 16 in Poor condition
US 49 25.2 t
Mississippi average 34.4 t

Live comparison across Mississippi.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
75.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
48.7
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
11.4
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
25.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1963
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
14.9 m (49 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
29,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
210004906114710

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 49 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare US 49 against other structures in Rankin and across Mississippi. Mississippi bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for US 49?

US 49 in Rankin, Mississippi on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US 49 inspected?

US 49's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 29,000 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 49 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for US 49?

US 49 has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US 49?

US 49 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US 49 and does age affect safety?

US 49 was built in 1963, making it 63 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.