US Bridges

SR 389 over Trim Cane Relief

Fair

Oktibbeha County, Mississippi · 4.4 MI N US 82 · Structure no. 310038905300440

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 389 over Trim Cane Relief is a concrete slab carrying SR 389 over Trim Cane Relief in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 389
CrossesTrim Cane Relief
Location4.4 MI N US 82
RouteState Highway 389
Coordinates33.52294, -88.84285
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$227 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 389 over Trim Cane Relief built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 389 over Trim Cane 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 389 over Trim Cane Relief carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 389 over Trim Cane Relief?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 389 over Trim Cane Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.