US Bridges

Wade-Vancleave RD over Relief

Good

Jackson County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 5S R 6W B · Structure no. SA3000000000034

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
266 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wade-Vancleave RD over Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying Wade-Vancleave RD over Relief in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2045. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesWade-Vancleave RD
CrossesRelief
LocationSec 8 T 5S R 6W B
RouteCounty Highway 2104
Coordinates30.62444, -88.61139
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2025)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wade-Vancleave RD over Relief built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wade-Vancleave RD 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Wade-Vancleave RD over Relief carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wade-Vancleave RD over Relief?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wade-Vancleave RD over Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.