US Bridges

Old HWY 45/25 over Tombigbee Relief Bridge

Good

Monroe County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T14S R19W B · Structure no. SA4800000000126

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 45/25 over Tombigbee Relief Bridge is a concrete culvert carrying Old HWY 45/25 over Tombigbee Relief Bridge in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOld HWY 45/25
CrossesTombigbee Relief Bridge
LocationSec 27 T14S R19W B
RouteCounty Highway 849
Coordinates33.8215, -88.51543
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.6 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic750 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old HWY 45/25 over Tombigbee Relief Bridge built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 45/25 over Tombigbee Relief Bridge 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Old HWY 45/25 over Tombigbee Relief Bridge carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 45/25 over Tombigbee Relief Bridge?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m).

Who owns Old HWY 45/25 over Tombigbee Relief Bridge?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.