US Bridges

CO RD 526 over Relief Ditch

Fair

Leflore County, Mississippi · SEC_22_T22N_R 1W B · Structure no. SA4200000000097

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 526 over Relief Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 526 over Relief Ditch in Leflore County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2034. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 526
CrossesRelief Ditch
LocationSEC_22_T22N_R 1W B
RouteCounty Highway 526
CountyLeflore County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.75903, -90.29319
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2014)
Projected traffic165 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$294,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 526 over Relief Ditch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 526 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 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 526 over Relief Ditch carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 526 over Relief Ditch?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 526 over Relief Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.