US Bridges

Co.Road 445 over Relief

Fair

Lafayette County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T10S R 2W B · Structure no. SA3600000000147

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co.Road 445 over Relief is a concrete culvert carrying Co.Road 445 over Relief in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCo.Road 445
CrossesRelief
LocationSec 23 T10S R 2W B
RouteCounty Highway 875
Coordinates34.19186, -89.37489
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic450 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co.Road 445 over Relief built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co.Road 445 over Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Co.Road 445 over Relief carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Co.Road 445 over Relief?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Co.Road 445 over Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.