US Bridges

Shortcut Road over Relief

Good

Jackson County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 7S R 5W B · Structure no. SA3000000000098

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shortcut Road over Relief is a concrete culvert carrying Shortcut Road over Relief in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesShortcut Road
CrossesRelief
LocationSec 31 T 7S R 5W B
RouteCity Street 689
Coordinates30.38972, -88.51576
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2024)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Shortcut Road over Relief built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shortcut Road 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Shortcut Road over Relief carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Shortcut Road over Relief?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Shortcut Road over Relief?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.