US Bridges

SR 6 over Tombigbee Relief

Good

Monroe County, Mississippi · 1.0 MI W SR 25 · Structure no. 310000604815420

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
322 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6 over Tombigbee Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 6 over Tombigbee Relief in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,100 by 2043. The structure is 322 ft (98 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSR 6
CrossesTombigbee Relief
Location1.0 MI W SR 25
RouteState Highway 6
Coordinates34.00733, -88.50766
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length322 ft (98 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2023)
Projected traffic6,100 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 6 over Tombigbee Relief built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 6 over Tombigbee 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 6 over Tombigbee Relief carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 6 over Tombigbee Relief?

The structure is 322 ft (98 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6 over Tombigbee Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.