US Bridges

US 51 over Relief

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Mississippi · 8.9 MI N SR 22 · Structure no. 210005104513040

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 51 over Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying US 51 over Relief in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 780 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesUS 51
CrossesRelief
Location8.9 MI N SR 22
RouteU.S. Route 51
Coordinates32.7357, -89.99321
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2023)
Projected traffic780 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$400 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 51 over Relief built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 51 over Relief 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 51 over Relief carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 51 over Relief?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns US 51 over Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.