US Bridges

Old HWY 24 over Relief to Leaf River

Fair

Greene County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T 2N R 8W B · Structure no. SA2100000000109

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
341 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 24 over Relief to Leaf River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 24 over Relief to Leaf River in Greene County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2045. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld HWY 24
CrossesRelief to Leaf River
LocationSec 20 T 2N R 8W B
RouteCounty Highway 197
Coordinates31.11562, -88.81955
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length341 ft (103.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2023)
Projected traffic680 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 24 over Relief to Leaf River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 24 over Relief to Leaf River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Old HWY 24 over Relief to Leaf River carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 24 over Relief to Leaf River?

The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 24 over Relief to Leaf River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.