US Bridges

US 49E over Relief Stream

Good

Leflore County, Mississippi · 5.1 MI N Holmes Cl · Structure no. 210004924224500

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 49E over Relief Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US 49E over Relief Stream in Leflore County, Mississippi. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

CarriesUS 49E
CrossesRelief Stream
Location5.1 MI N Holmes Cl
RouteU.S. Route 49
Coordinates33.41292, -90.20448
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2023)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed55.3 mi (89 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 49E over Relief Stream built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 49E over Relief Stream 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 49E over Relief Stream carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 49E over Relief Stream?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns US 49E over Relief Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.