US Bridges

US 49E over Relief

FairPosted for load

Holmes County, Mississippi · 1.6 MI N Yazoo Cl · Structure no. 210004922621470

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 49E over Relief is a concrete slab carrying US 49E over Relief in Holmes 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 6 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesUS 49E
CrossesRelief
Location1.6 MI N Yazoo Cl
RouteU.S. Route 49
Coordinates33.02495, -90.3276
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 49E over Relief built?

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

What condition is US 49E 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 49E over Relief carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 49E over Relief?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 49E over Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.