SR 16 over Relief for Canal
FairNeshoba County, Mississippi · 0.2 MI E SR 15 · Structure no. 31000160501352A
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 202 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 16 over Relief for Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 16 over Relief for Canal in Neshoba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 16 over Relief for Canal built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 16 over Relief for Canal 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SR 16 over Relief for Canal carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR 16 over Relief for Canal?
The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SR 16 over Relief for Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.