US Bridges

SR 6 over Relief

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Mississippi · 1.2 MI W SR 371 · Structure no. 310000604814820

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6 over Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 6 over Relief in Monroe 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 6
CrossesRelief
Location1.2 MI W SR 371
RouteState Highway 6
CountyMonroe County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.03141, -88.53696
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2023)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 6 over Relief built?

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

What condition is SR 6 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 6 over Relief carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 6 over Relief?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6 over Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.