SR 50 over Chuquatonchee Relief
PoorClay County, Mississippi · 3.9 MI W US 45A · Structure no. 310005001306930
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 300 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 50 over Chuquatonchee Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 50 over Chuquatonchee Relief in Clay County, Mississippi. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 4 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.
It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 50 over Chuquatonchee Relief built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 50 over Chuquatonchee Relief 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SR 50 over Chuquatonchee Relief carry?
About 4,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 50 over Chuquatonchee Relief?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR 50 over Chuquatonchee Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.