US Bridges

SR 2 over Tuscumbia River Relief

Good

Alcorn County, Mississippi · 15.3 MI E Tippah Cl · Structure no. 310000200204600

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Tuscumbia River Relief is a concrete culvert carrying SR 2 over Tuscumbia River Relief in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,700 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 2
CrossesTuscumbia River Relief
Location15.3 MI E Tippah Cl
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates34.92428, -88.58132
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating59.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2023)
Projected traffic3,700 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 Tuscumbia River Relief built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over Tuscumbia River Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

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

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Tuscumbia River Relief?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns SR 2 over Tuscumbia River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.