US Bridges

Co.Road 444 over Relief

Good

Lafayette County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T10S R 1W B · Structure no. SA360000000A136

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
191 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co.Road 444 over Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co.Road 444 over Relief in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCo.Road 444
CrossesRelief
LocationSec 11 T10S R 1W B
RouteCounty Highway 696
Coordinates34.23026, -89.27465
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Co.Road 444 over Relief built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co.Road 444 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Co.Road 444 over Relief carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Co.Road 444 over Relief?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Co.Road 444 over Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.