US Bridges

SR 488 over Relief

Good

Neshoba County, Mississippi · 3.5 MI E SR 427 · Structure no. 310048805002050

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 488 over Relief is a concrete culvert carrying SR 488 over Relief in Neshoba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSR 488
CrossesRelief
Location3.5 MI E SR 427
RouteState Highway 488
Coordinates32.73995, -89.2577
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2023)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2043
Trucks11%
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 488 over Relief built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 488 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 488 over Relief carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 488 over Relief?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns SR 488 over Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.