US Bridges

SR 16/SR 149 over Relief

Poor

Yazoo County, Mississippi · 1.6 MI E Humphreys Cl · Structure no. 210004948221090

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16/SR 149 over Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 16/SR 149 over Relief in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 16/SR 149
CrossesRelief
Location1.6 MI E Humphreys Cl
RouteState Highway 16
CountyYazoo County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.90848, -90.54977
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2043
Trucks12%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$470 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 16/SR 149 over Relief built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16/SR 149 over Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 16/SR 149 over Relief carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 16/SR 149 over Relief?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16/SR 149 over Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.