US Bridges

CO RD 230 over Relief Ditch

Fair

Yalobusha County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T11S R 3W B · Structure no. SA8100000000001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 230 over Relief Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 230 over Relief Ditch in Yalobusha County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 230
CrossesRelief Ditch
LocationSec 5 T11S R 3W B
RouteCounty Highway 230
Coordinates34.16003, -89.53283
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2015)
Projected traffic180 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 230 over Relief Ditch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 230 over Relief Ditch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 230 over Relief Ditch carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 230 over Relief Ditch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns CO RD 230 over Relief Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.