US Bridges

Caledonia Haml RD over Buttahatchie River Relie

Good

Monroe County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T16S R17W B · Structure no. SA4800000000172

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caledonia Haml RD over Buttahatchie River Relie is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Caledonia Haml RD over Buttahatchie River Relie 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCaledonia Haml RD
CrossesButtahatchie River Relie
LocationSec 5 T16S R17W B
RouteCounty Highway 1613
Coordinates33.70483, -88.34908
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2024)
Projected traffic990 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$359,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Caledonia Haml RD over Buttahatchie River Relie built?

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

What condition is Caledonia Haml RD over Buttahatchie River Relie 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 Caledonia Haml RD over Buttahatchie River Relie carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Caledonia Haml RD over Buttahatchie River Relie?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Caledonia Haml RD over Buttahatchie River Relie?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.