US Bridges

US 541 over Strong River Relief

Good

Smith County, Mississippi · 4.2 MI N SR 18 · Structure no. 310054106504030

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 541 over Strong River Relief is a concrete culvert carrying US 541 over Strong River Relief in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 541
CrossesStrong River Relief
Location4.2 MI N SR 18
RouteState Highway 541
Coordinates32.12054, -89.71003
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.3 US tons
Inventory rating58.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2023)
Projected traffic180 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 US 541 over Strong River Relief built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 541 over Strong River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 541 over Strong River Relief carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 541 over Strong River Relief?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns US 541 over Strong River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.