US Bridges

SR 28 over Relief

Good

Smith County, Mississippi · 1.9 MI E SR 37 · Structure no. 310002806511670

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 28 over Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 28 over Relief in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSR 28
CrossesRelief
Location1.9 MI E SR 37
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates31.82728, -89.40096
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2023)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 28 over Relief built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 28 over Relief 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 28 over Relief carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 28 over Relief?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR 28 over Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.