US Bridges

SR 7 over Relief Opening

Fair

Yalobusha County, Mississippi · 0.8 MI N SR 330 · Structure no. 310000708108840

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Relief Opening is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Relief Opening in Yalobusha County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesRelief Opening
Location0.8 MI N SR 330
RouteState Highway 7
CountyYalobusha County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.0002, -89.68238
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2023)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 7 over Relief Opening built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over Relief Opening 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 7 over Relief Opening carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Relief Opening?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Relief Opening?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.