SR 42 over Chickasawhay Relief
GoodGreene County, Mississippi · 4.6 MI W SR 57 · Structure no. 310004202110770
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 400 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 540
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 42 over Chickasawhay Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 42 over Chickasawhay Relief in Greene County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.
It carries about 540 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2043. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 42 over Chickasawhay Relief built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 42 over Chickasawhay 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SR 42 over Chickasawhay Relief carry?
About 540 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is SR 42 over Chickasawhay Relief?
The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR 42 over Chickasawhay Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.