US Bridges

SR 57 over Relief

Good

Jackson County, Mississippi · 0.5 MI S George Cl · Structure no. 310005703002590

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 57 over Relief is a concrete culvert carrying SR 57 over Relief in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

CarriesSR 57
CrossesRelief
Location0.5 MI S George Cl
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates30.72803, -88.73787
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic800 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 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 57 over Relief built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 57 over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 57 over Relief carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 57 over Relief?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns SR 57 over Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.