US Bridges

SR 373 over Buttahatchie Relief

Fair

Monroe County, Mississippi · 0.2 MI N Lowndes Cl · Structure no. 310037304801030

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
360 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 373 over Buttahatchie Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 373 over Buttahatchie Relief in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 1937, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 373
CrossesButtahatchie Relief
Location0.2 MI N Lowndes Cl
RouteState Highway 373
CountyMonroe County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.66782, -88.45714
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$251 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 373 over Buttahatchie Relief built?

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

What condition is SR 373 over Buttahatchie 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 373 over Buttahatchie Relief carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 373 over Buttahatchie Relief?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 373 over Buttahatchie Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.