US Bridges

Gautier-Vancleave over Relief

Good

Jackson County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 7S R 7W B · Structure no. SA3000000000108

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gautier-Vancleave over Relief is a concrete culvert carrying Gautier-Vancleave over Relief in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesGautier-Vancleave
CrossesRelief
LocationSec 10 T 7S R 7W B
RouteCounty Highway 1140
Coordinates30.44879, -88.66666
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2023)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gautier-Vancleave over Relief built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gautier-Vancleave 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Gautier-Vancleave over Relief carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gautier-Vancleave over Relief?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Gautier-Vancleave over Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.