US Bridges

US 11 over Relief

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · 7.6 MI N Clarke Cl · Structure no. 210001103815770

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 over Relief is a concrete culvert carrying US 11 over Relief in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 94 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 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesUS 11
CrossesRelief
Location7.6 MI N Clarke Cl
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates32.33118, -88.74554
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$203 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11 over Relief built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is US 11 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 11 over Relief carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 11 over Relief?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 11 over Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.