US Bridges

FAS 1101 Menge Ave over Relief

Fair

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 8S R12W B · Structure no. SA2400000000150

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1101 Menge Ave over Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 1101 Menge Ave over Relief in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFAS 1101 Menge Ave
CrossesRelief
LocationSec 6 T 8S R12W B
RouteCounty Highway 1101
Coordinates30.38083, -89.23556
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2012)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1101 Menge Ave over Relief built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1101 Menge Ave over 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1101 Menge Ave over Relief carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1101 Menge Ave over Relief?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1101 Menge Ave over Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.