SR 427 over Relief
PoorPosted for loadLeake County, Mississippi · 4.4 MI N SR 488 · Structure no. 310042704000440
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 950
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 427 over Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying SR 427 over Relief in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 427 over Relief built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 427 over Relief in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does SR 427 over Relief carry?
About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 427 over Relief?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR 427 over Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.