US Bridges

US 84 over Homochitto Relief

Good

Franklin County, Mississippi · 9.2 MI W Lincoln Cl · Structure no. 21000840190433A

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Homochitto Relief is a concrete slab carrying US 84 over Homochitto Relief in Franklin 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 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 84
CrossesHomochitto Relief
Location9.2 MI W Lincoln Cl
RouteU.S. Route 84
Coordinates31.50382, -90.7874
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 84 over Homochitto Relief built?

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

What condition is US 84 over Homochitto 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 84 over Homochitto Relief carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Homochitto Relief?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Homochitto Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.