US Bridges

SR 4 over North Tippah Relief

Good

Tippah County, Mississippi · 3.8 MI E Benton Cl · Structure no. 310000407010750

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4 over North Tippah Relief is a concrete culvert carrying SR 4 over North Tippah Relief in Tippah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 4
CrossesNorth Tippah Relief
Location3.8 MI E Benton Cl
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates34.73471, -89.03037
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 4 over North Tippah Relief built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4 over North Tippah 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 SR 4 over North Tippah Relief carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 4 over North Tippah Relief?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 4 over North Tippah Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.