US Bridges

Arlington Road over Relief Channel

Good

Perry County, Mississippi · SEC_33_T 3N_R 9W B · Structure no. SA5600000000140

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arlington Road over Relief Channel is a concrete channel beam carrying Arlington Road over Relief Channel in Perry County, Mississippi. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2045. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesArlington Road
CrossesRelief Channel
LocationSEC_33_T 3N_R 9W B
RouteCounty Highway 42
Coordinates31.18604, -88.90567
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2023)
Projected traffic210 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Arlington Road over Relief Channel built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arlington Road over Relief Channel 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Arlington Road over Relief Channel carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Arlington Road over Relief Channel?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Arlington Road over Relief Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.