US Bridges

CR200 Proper over Relief

Fair

Alcorn County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 2S R 8E B · Structure no. SA0200000000089

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
92 ft
300 main spans
Daily traffic
5,810
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR200 Proper over Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying CR200 Proper 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 5,810 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,700 by 2045. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR200 Proper
CrossesRelief
LocationSec 8 T 2S R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 944
Coordinates34.93064, -88.48109
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans300
Design loadH 15
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,810 (2024)
Projected traffic8,700 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$269,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR200 Proper over Relief built?

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

What condition is CR200 Proper 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 CR200 Proper over Relief carry?

About 5,810 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR200 Proper over Relief?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR200 Proper over Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.