US Bridges

SR 490 over Tallahaga Relief

Good

Winston County, Mississippi · 3.9 MI E SR 15 · Structure no. 310049008000390

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
241 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
860
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 490 over Tallahaga Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 490 over Tallahaga Relief in Winston County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 860 by 2043. The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesSR 490
CrossesTallahaga Relief
Location3.9 MI E SR 15
RouteState Highway 490
Coordinates32.98471, -89.0019
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2023)
Projected traffic860 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 490 over Tallahaga Relief built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 490 over Tallahaga 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 490 over Tallahaga Relief carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 490 over Tallahaga Relief?

The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 490 over Tallahaga Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.