US Bridges

SR 371 over Twenty Mile Relief

Good

Itawamba County, Mississippi · 5.4 MI N SR 363 · Structure no. 310037102903130

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
281 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 371 over Twenty Mile Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 371 over Twenty Mile Relief in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, older 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2043. The structure is 281 ft (85.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 371
CrossesTwenty Mile Relief
Location5.4 MI N SR 363
RouteState Highway 371
Coordinates34.39236, -88.46124
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 SR 371 over Twenty Mile Relief built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 371 over Twenty Mile Relief 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 371 over Twenty Mile Relief carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 371 over Twenty Mile Relief?

The structure is 281 ft (85.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 371 over Twenty Mile Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.