US Bridges

CO RD 131 over Relief Ditch

Poor

Leflore County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T19N R 2W · Structure no. SA4200000000050

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
107 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 131 over Relief Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 131 over Relief Ditch in Leflore County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 4 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2034. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO RD 131
CrossesRelief Ditch
LocationSec 13 T19N R 2W
RouteCounty Highway 131
Coordinates33.51164, -90.35058
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2014)
Projected traffic45 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$314,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 131 over Relief Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 131 over Relief Ditch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 131 over Relief Ditch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is CO RD 131 over Relief Ditch?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 131 over Relief Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.