US Bridges

CO RD 302 over Releif for Lake

Poor

Carroll County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T17N R 2E · Structure no. SA0800000000179

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 302 over Releif for Lake is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 302 over Releif for Lake in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO RD 302
CrossesReleif for Lake
LocationSec 4 T17N R 2E
RouteCounty Highway 302
Coordinates33.37136, -90.10297
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2021)
Projected traffic315 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$314,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 302 over Releif for Lake built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 302 over Releif for Lake in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 302 over Releif for Lake carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 302 over Releif for Lake?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 302 over Releif for Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.