US Bridges

SR 53 over Wolf River Relief

Fair

Harrison County, Mississippi · 0.5 MI E Hancock Cl · Structure no. 310005302401660

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 53 over Wolf River Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 53 over Wolf River Relief in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.1 mi (108 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 53
CrossesWolf River Relief
Location0.5 MI E Hancock Cl
RouteState Highway 53
CountyHarrison County
StateMississippi
Coordinates30.59649, -89.33359
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed67.1 mi (108 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$939 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 53 over Wolf River Relief built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 53 over Wolf River Relief 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 53 over Wolf River Relief carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 53 over Wolf River Relief?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 53 over Wolf River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.