US Bridges

Old HWY 24 over Relief to Leaf River

Good

Greene County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T 2N R 8W B · Structure no. SA2100000000110

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
403 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2024 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2046. The structure is 403 ft (122.8 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
Coordinates31.12007, -88.81719
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length403 ft (122.8 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 traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic450 by 2046
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 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 October 2023.

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

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 403 ft (122.8 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.