US Bridges

CO RD 39 over Relief Ditch

FairPosted for load

Leflore County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T21N R 2W · Structure no. SA4200000000093

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
162 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 39 over Relief Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 39 over Relief Ditch in Leflore County, Mississippi. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2035. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 39
CrossesRelief Ditch
LocationSec 34 T21N R 2W
RouteCounty Highway 55
CountyLeflore County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.63697, -90.39572
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2015)
Projected traffic15 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$417,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 39 over Relief Ditch built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 39 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 39 over Relief Ditch carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CO RD 39 over Relief Ditch?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 39 over Relief Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.