US Bridges

Wahalak Road over Relief

Good

Kemper County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T12N R17E B · Structure no. SA3500000000143

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wahalak Road over Relief is a concrete culvert carrying Wahalak Road over Relief in Kemper 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesWahalak Road
CrossesRelief
LocationSec 15 T12N R17E B
RouteCounty Highway 414
Coordinates32.8908, -88.54064
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic225 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$570,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wahalak Road over Relief built?

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

What condition is Wahalak 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wahalak Road over Relief carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wahalak Road over Relief?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Wahalak Road over Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.