US Bridges

Polk Street over Relief Old HWY 45

Good

Alcorn County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 2S R 7E · Structure no. SA0200000000058

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
200 main spans
Daily traffic
2,502
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Polk Street over Relief Old HWY 45 is a concrete culvert carrying Polk Street over Relief Old HWY 45 in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 2,502 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,750 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPolk Street
CrossesRelief Old HWY 45
LocationSec 1 T 2S R 7E
RouteCity Street 3020
Coordinates34.94347, -88.52083
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans200
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,502 (2024)
Projected traffic3,750 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$127,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Polk Street over Relief Old HWY 45 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Polk Street over Relief Old HWY 45 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Polk Street over Relief Old HWY 45 carry?

About 2,502 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Polk Street over Relief Old HWY 45?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m).

Who owns Polk Street over Relief Old HWY 45?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.