US Bridges

SR 2 over Hatchie River Relief

Fair

Alcorn County, Mississippi · 1.8 MI E Tippah Cl · Structure no. 310000200203360

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Hatchie River Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over Hatchie River Relief in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesHatchie River Relief
Location1.8 MI E Tippah Cl
RouteState Highway 2
CountyAlcorn County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.81801, -88.73095
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over Hatchie River Relief built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over Hatchie 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2 over Hatchie River Relief carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Hatchie River Relief?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Hatchie River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.