Martin Road over Bayou-Relief
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 8S R 5W · Structure no. SA3000000000138
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Martin Road over Bayou-Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying Martin Road over Bayou-Relief in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Martin Road over Bayou-Relief built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Martin Road over Bayou-Relief in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Martin Road over Bayou-Relief carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Martin Road over Bayou-Relief?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Martin Road over Bayou-Relief?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.