SR 50 over Tombigbee Relief
PoorLowndes County, Mississippi · 1.1 MI W SR 373 · Structure no. 310005004408570
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 560 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 50 over Tombigbee Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 50 over Tombigbee Relief in Lowndes 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 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,900 by 2043. The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 SR 50 over Tombigbee Relief built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 50 over Tombigbee Relief 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 50 over Tombigbee Relief carry?
About 4,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 50 over Tombigbee Relief?
The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR 50 over Tombigbee Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.