US Bridges

Bartahatchie Road over Relief Buttahatchie Riv

GoodPosted for load

Monroe County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T15S R17W B · Structure no. SA4800000000139

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
190 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2023 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 580 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 795 by 2040. The structure is 190 ft (58 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBartahatchie Road
CrossesRelief Buttahatchie Riv
LocationSec 4 T15S R17W B
RouteCounty Highway 754
Coordinates33.78972, -88.32444
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating26.2 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 15
Structure length190 ft (58 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2023)
Projected traffic795 by 2040
Trucks15%
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

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$448,000
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 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 March 2023.

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

About 580 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Bartahatchie Road over Relief Buttahatchie Riv?

The structure is 190 ft (58 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bartahatchie Road over Relief Buttahatchie Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.