US Bridges

CO RD 212 over Durden Relief

FairPosted for load

Yalobusha County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T24N R 6E B · Structure no. SA8100000000040

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 212 over Durden Relief is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 212 over Durden Relief in Yalobusha County, Mississippi. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 212
CrossesDurden Relief
LocationSec 4 T24N R 6E B
RouteCity Street 789
CountyYalobusha County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.97861, -89.66617
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating0.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic750 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$156,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 212 over Durden Relief built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 212 over Durden 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 212 over Durden Relief carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 212 over Durden Relief?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 212 over Durden Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.