US Bridges

Old HWY 80 over Relief for Big Black R

FairPosted for load

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T16N R 5E B · Structure no. SA2500000000391

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
430 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 80 over Relief for Big Black R is a concrete tee beam carrying Old HWY 80 over Relief for Big Black R in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 830 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,245 by 2043. The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesOld HWY 80
CrossesRelief for Big Black R
LocationSec 22 T16N R 5E B
RouteCounty Highway 1441
Coordinates32.34643, -90.69411
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length430 ft (131.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2021)
Projected traffic1,245 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$711,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 80 over Relief for Big Black R built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 80 over Relief for Big Black R 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Old HWY 80 over Relief for Big Black R carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 80 over Relief for Big Black R?

The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 80 over Relief for Big Black R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.