US Bridges

US 49E over Relief Stream

Good

Leflore County, Mississippi · 2.1 MI N SR 442 · Structure no. 210004924226790

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 49E over Relief Stream is a concrete slab carrying US 49E over Relief Stream in Leflore County, Mississippi. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesUS 49E
CrossesRelief Stream
Location2.1 MI N SR 442
RouteU.S. Route 49
Coordinates33.67183, -90.30154
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 1988, making it 37 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 November 2024.

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

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 49E over Relief Stream?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 49E over Relief Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.