US Bridges

CR 481 over Relief

Good

Calhoun County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T23N R 9E B · Structure no. SA0700000000149

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
107 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 481 over Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 481 over Relief in Calhoun County, Mississippi. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2034. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 481
CrossesRelief
LocationSec 35 T23N R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 404
Coordinates33.81417, -89.31556
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2014)
Projected traffic570 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 481 over Relief built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 481 over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 481 over Relief carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 481 over Relief?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 481 over Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.