US Bridges

SR 19 over Big Black Relief

Good

Attala County, Mississippi · 0.4 MI E Holmes Cl · Structure no. 310001900411460

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
602 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over Big Black Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 19 over Big Black Relief in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2043. The structure is 602 ft (183.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesSR 19
CrossesBig Black Relief
Location0.4 MI E Holmes Cl
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates33.19177, -89.76507
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length602 ft (183.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2023)
Projected traffic660 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 19 over Big Black Relief built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 19 over Big Black 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 19 over Big Black Relief carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 over Big Black Relief?

The structure is 602 ft (183.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 over Big Black Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.