US Bridges

US 45 over Relief

Good

Kemper County, Mississippi · 1.3 MI N SR 498 · Structure no. 21000450351020A

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
322 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 45 over Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over Relief in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2043. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 45
CrossesRelief
Location1.3 MI N SR 498
RouteU.S. Route 45
Coordinates32.70438, -88.48346
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2023)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2043
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 45 over Relief built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 45 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 US 45 over Relief carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 45 over Relief?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 45 over Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.