US Bridges

SR 430 over Relief Opening

GoodPosted for load

Carroll County, Mississippi · 3.0 MI W I 55 · Structure no. 310043000803150

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
220 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 430 over Relief Opening is a concrete slab carrying SR 430 over Relief Opening in Carroll 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 370 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2043. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSR 430
CrossesRelief Opening
Location3.0 MI W I 55
RouteState Highway 430
Coordinates33.33068, -89.82957
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 15
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2023)
Projected traffic370 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$145 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 430 over Relief Opening built?

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

What condition is SR 430 over Relief Opening 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 430 over Relief Opening carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 430 over Relief Opening?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 430 over Relief Opening?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.