Mississippi Highway 490
Mississippi Highway 490 is a county highway in eastern Mississippi. The highway's western terminus is at the intersection of MS 395 and MS 15 in Noxapater. From there, it travels generally eastward, serving as a spur for MS 397 by accessing roads off of MS 397
The western segment ends at an T-Intersection in Nanih Waiya
its eastern segment starts by splitting up with MS 397.
After splitting up MS 490 ends at an T-Intersection in Mashulaville, Highway 14 runs past the intersection.
Western Segment of Mississippi Highway 490
MS 490 begins in rural Winston County at a junction with MS 395,MS 15 in Noxapater in the vicinity of the historic Nanih Waiya Mound and the associated Nanih Waiya Historical Memorial. From this point, the highway proceeds generally eastward through a largely rural landscape, characterized by agricultural areas and woodlands.As it continues its eastward trajectory, MS 490 approaches MS 393. This road leads to the Nanih Waiya Mound.
South East of Louisville, MS 490 continues its rural course until it reach its eastern terminus in the community of Nanih Waiya and Mashulaville. Here, it concurs with MS 397 a significant north–south county highway.
The total length of MS 490 is approximately 5.206 miles. The route is maintained by the Mississippi Department of Transportation. The entire length of MS 490 is a two-lane, rural state highway.
Eastern Segment of Mississippi Highway 490
Mississippi Highway 490 Eastern is a relatively short, rural state highway in eastern Mississippi, spanning approximately 5.2 miles. Its "eastern segment" specifically refers to the portion of the highway that extends from the vicinity of Macon in Noxubee County eastward to its terminus in the community of Noxapater."This eastern segment of MS 490 is characterized by a two-lane road that primarily traverses agricultural land and woodlands. Significantly, MS 490 has a concurrency with Mississippi Highway 397 in the Nanih Waiya area, meaning the two highways share the same road for a portion of their route. A notable point along this segment is its intersection with Mississippi Highway 14 in Mashulaville, Noxubee County, which provides a key connection for local traffic. While it doesn't pass directly through downtown Macon, it serves as an access route to the town from the east. Ultimately, MS 490's eastern segment fulfills its role as a local connector, facilitating movement between the Nanih Waiya historical area, and Macon."