FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US 49E

Carrying US 49E over DITCH

0.1 MI S LEFLORE CL, Holmes, Mississippi

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US 49E

The US 49E bridge in Holmes, Mississippi carries US 49E over DITCH. It was built in 1994, making it 32 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 28.0 meters (92 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,200 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Mississippi bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.5 metric tons.

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

How US 49E compares

▲ 1.1
Load rating vs Mississippi average (34.4 t)
Top 38%
Higher load rating than 62% of Mississippi bridges
212
Bridges in Holmes · 17 in Poor condition
US 49E 35.5 t
Mississippi average 34.4 t

Live comparison across Mississippi.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
85.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
1.5
Special reductions
−0.5

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
35.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1994
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
28.0 m (92 ft)
Deck Width
14.3 m (47 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
210004922624000

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 49E 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 49E against other structures in Holmes 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 49E?

US 49E in Holmes, Mississippi has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US 49E inspected?

US 49E'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 3,200 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for US 49E?

US 49E has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US 49E?

US 49E is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US 49E and does age affect safety?

US 49E was built in 1994, making it 32 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

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