US Bridges

SR 16 over Relief

Good

Neshoba County, Mississippi · 1.0 MI E Leake Cl · Structure no. 310001605012480

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over Relief is a concrete culvert carrying SR 16 over Relief in Neshoba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSR 16
CrossesRelief
Location1.0 MI E Leake Cl
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates32.78917, -89.30197
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2023)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 16 over Relief built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 16 over Relief carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over Relief?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns SR 16 over Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.