US Bridges

SR 19 over Cushtusia Creek Relief

Good

Neshoba County, Mississippi · 6.1 MI N SR 492 · Structure no. 31000190500524B

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over Cushtusia Creek Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 19 over Cushtusia Creek Relief in Neshoba County, Mississippi. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,300 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 19
CrossesCushtusia Creek Relief
Location6.1 MI N SR 492
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates32.69891, -89.04804
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.7 US tons
Inventory rating51.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2023)
Projected traffic6,300 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 19 over Cushtusia Creek Relief built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 19 over Cushtusia Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 19 over Cushtusia Creek Relief carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 over Cushtusia Creek Relief?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 over Cushtusia Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.