US Bridges

SR 19 over Big Black Relief

Fair

Attala County, Mississippi · 0.1 MI E Holmes Cl · Structure no. 310001900411480

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
280 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over Big Black Relief is a concrete slab carrying SR 19 over Big Black Relief in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2043. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesSR 19
CrossesBig Black Relief
Location0.1 MI E Holmes Cl
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates33.19326, -89.76866
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 15
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$250 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 19 over Big Black Relief built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 19 over Big Black 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 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 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 over Big Black Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.