SR 540 over Relief
GoodSmith County, Mississippi · 2.9 MI W SR 35 · Structure no. 310054006500540
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 280 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 540 over Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 540 over Relief in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2043. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 540 over Relief built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 540 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 540 over Relief carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 540 over Relief?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR 540 over Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.