US Bridges

SR 26 over Relief

Fair

Stone County, Mississippi · 2.3 MI W George Cl · Structure no. 310002606605590

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
600 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 26 over Relief in Stone County, Mississippi. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2043. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 26
CrossesRelief
Location2.3 MI W George Cl
RouteState Highway 26
CountyStone County
StateMississippi
Coordinates30.85349, -88.92397
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadHS 15
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed57.2 mi (92 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$548 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 26 over Relief built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 26 over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 26 over Relief carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 over Relief?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26 over Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.