US Bridges

SR 13 over Raspberry Creek Relief

Fair

Smith County, Mississippi · 1.2 MI N SR 541 · Structure no. 310001306511800

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 over Raspberry Creek Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 13 over Raspberry Creek Relief in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesSR 13
CrossesRaspberry Creek Relief
Location1.2 MI N SR 541
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates32.14396, -89.71337
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 13 over Raspberry Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 13 over Raspberry Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 13 over Raspberry Creek Relief carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over Raspberry Creek Relief?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 over Raspberry Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.