US Bridges

Red Hill Road over Relief

Good

Montgomery County, Mississippi · SEC_29_T21N_R 7E B · Structure no. SA4900000000135

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
153 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Hill Road over Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying Red Hill Road over Relief in Montgomery County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRed Hill Road
CrossesRelief
LocationSEC_29_T21N_R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 177
Coordinates33.65896, -89.58942
Functional classRural Local

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 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck28 ft (8.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$776,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Hill Road over Relief built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Hill Road over Relief 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 2024.

How much traffic does Red Hill Road over Relief carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Red Hill Road over Relief?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Red Hill Road over Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.