US Bridges

SR 117 over Tenn River Relief

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.5 MI S of Tenn River · Structure no. 006377

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
900 ft
30 main spans
Daily traffic
3,353
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 117 over Tenn River Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 117 over Tenn River Relief in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,353 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,694 by 2043. The structure is 900 ft (274.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 117
CrossesTenn River Relief
Location0.5 MI S of Tenn River
RouteState Highway 117
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.82944, -85.79492
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans30
Design loadH 15
Structure length900 ft (274.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,353 (2023)
Projected traffic4,694 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 117 over Tenn River Relief built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 117 over Tenn River Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 117 over Tenn River Relief carry?

About 3,353 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 117 over Tenn River Relief?

The structure is 900 ft (274.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 117 over Tenn River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.