US Bridges

Proper Street over Relief

Fair

Alcorn County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 2S R 8E · Structure no. SA0200000000086

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
69 ft
300 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Proper Street over Relief is a concrete slab carrying Proper Street over Relief in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, older 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,700 by 2045. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesProper Street
CrossesRelief
LocationSec 7 T 2S R 8E
RouteCounty Highway 944
Coordinates34.93078, -88.49474
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans300
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2023)
Projected traffic8,700 by 2045
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure30
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$208,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Proper Street over Relief built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Proper Street over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Proper Street over Relief carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Proper Street over Relief?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Proper Street over Relief?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.