CO RD 553 over Relief Ditch
FairLeflore County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T17N R 1W B · Structure no. SA4200000000002
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 553 over Relief Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 553 over Relief Ditch in Leflore County, Mississippi. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2035. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 553 over Relief Ditch built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 553 over Relief Ditch 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 553 over Relief Ditch carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is CO RD 553 over Relief Ditch?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 553 over Relief Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.