US Bridges

Osyka Progress Rd. over Relief Tangipahoa River

Good

Pike County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 1N R 7E B · Structure no. SA5700000000019

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
171 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Osyka Progress Rd. over Relief Tangipahoa River is a concrete slab carrying Osyka Progress Rd. over Relief Tangipahoa River in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2043. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesOsyka Progress Rd.
CrossesRelief Tangipahoa River
LocationSec 36 T 1N R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 246
CountyPike County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.01286, -90.45811
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2021)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Osyka Progress Rd. over Relief Tangipahoa River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Osyka Progress Rd. over Relief Tangipahoa River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Osyka Progress Rd. over Relief Tangipahoa River carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Osyka Progress Rd. over Relief Tangipahoa River?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Osyka Progress Rd. over Relief Tangipahoa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.