US Bridges

SR 8 over Relief Stream

Fair

Calhoun County, Mississippi · 1.2 MI E Grenada Cl · Structure no. 310000800709570

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8 over Relief Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 8 over Relief Stream in Calhoun County, Mississippi. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 8
CrossesRelief Stream
Location1.2 MI E Grenada Cl
RouteState Highway 8
CountyCalhoun County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.76251, -89.48675
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$651 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 8 over Relief Stream built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 8 over Relief Stream 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 8 over Relief Stream carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 8 over Relief Stream?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8 over Relief Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.