US Bridges

US 49E over Relief Stream

Fair

Leflore County, Mississippi · 6.6 MI N Holmes Cl · Structure no. 210004924224660

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 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 1937, so it is 88 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 6 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

CarriesUS 49E
CrossesRelief Stream
Location6.6 MI N Holmes Cl
RouteU.S. Route 49
Coordinates33.43651, -90.20675
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 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 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$250 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 49E over Relief Stream built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 49E over Relief Stream 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 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 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 49E over Relief Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.