US Bridges

SR 69 over Luxaplilia River Relief

Good

Lowndes County, Mississippi · 0.5 MI W JCT SR 69S/SR182 · Structure no. 210008204417380

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 69 over Luxaplilia River Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 69 over Luxaplilia River Relief in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 88 years old, older 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 69
CrossesLuxaplilia River Relief
Location0.5 MI W JCT SR 69S/SR182
RouteState Highway 69
Coordinates33.49833, -88.3983
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2023)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure40
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$435 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 69 over Luxaplilia River Relief built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SR 69 over Luxaplilia River Relief 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 69 over Luxaplilia River Relief carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 69 over Luxaplilia River Relief?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns SR 69 over Luxaplilia River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.