SR 492 over Sipsey Relief
FairNewton County, Mississippi · 0.6 MI E Scott Cl · Structure no. 310049205101100
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 132 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 492 over Sipsey Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 492 over Sipsey Relief in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 492 over Sipsey Relief built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 492 over Sipsey Relief 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SR 492 over Sipsey Relief carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 492 over Sipsey Relief?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns SR 492 over Sipsey Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.