US Bridges

SR 24 over Relief to Amite River

Fair

Amite County, Mississippi · 7.0 MI E SR 569 North · Structure no. 310002400306350

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 24 over Relief to Amite River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 24 over Relief to Amite River in Amite County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesSR 24
CrossesRelief to Amite River
Location7.0 MI E SR 569 North
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates31.19011, -90.69456
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2023)
Projected traffic4,100 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 24 over Relief to Amite River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 24 over Relief to Amite River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 24 over Relief to Amite River carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 24 over Relief to Amite River?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 24 over Relief to Amite River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.