SR 16 over Relief
FairLeake County, Mississippi · 0.3 MI E SR 427 South · Structure no. 310001604012330
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 16 over Relief is a concrete slab carrying SR 16 over Relief in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 16 over Relief built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 16 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 SR 16 over Relief carry?
About 4,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 16 over Relief?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SR 16 over Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.