US Bridges

Bartahatchie Road over Relief Buttahatchie Riv

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T15S R17W B · Structure no. SA4800000000138

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
462 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bartahatchie Road over Relief Buttahatchie Riv is a concrete slab carrying Bartahatchie Road over Relief Buttahatchie Riv in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 340 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 795 by 2043. The structure is 462 ft (140.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesBartahatchie Road
CrossesRelief Buttahatchie Riv
LocationSec 3 T15S R17W B
RouteCounty Highway 754
Coordinates33.79134, -88.30862
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.6 US tons
Inventory rating15.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans23
Design loadH 15
Structure length462 ft (140.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2024)
Projected traffic795 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bartahatchie Road over Relief Buttahatchie Riv built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bartahatchie Road over Relief Buttahatchie Riv 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Bartahatchie Road over Relief Buttahatchie Riv carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Bartahatchie Road over Relief Buttahatchie Riv?

The structure is 462 ft (140.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Bartahatchie Road over Relief Buttahatchie Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.