US Bridges

CR 260 over Relief

Fair

Calhoun County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T12S R 2W B · Structure no. SA0700000000037

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 260 over Relief is a concrete culvert carrying CR 260 over Relief in Calhoun County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 260
CrossesRelief
LocationSec 18 T12S R 2W B
RouteCounty Highway 24
Coordinates34.03475, -89.43831
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic150 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 260 over Relief built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 260 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 260 over Relief carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 260 over Relief?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 260 over Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.