US Bridges

CO RD 254 over Relief

Fair

Webster County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T19N R 9E B · Structure no. SA7800000000026

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
209 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 254 over Relief is a concrete slab carrying CO RD 254 over Relief in Webster County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2035. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO RD 254
CrossesRelief
LocationSec 6 T19N R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 728
Coordinates33.53372, -89.39339
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2015)
Projected traffic690 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CO RD 254 over Relief built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 254 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 254 over Relief carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 254 over Relief?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 254 over Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.