US Bridges

SR 16 over Relief

Fair

Yazoo County, Mississippi · 1.2 MI W Madison Cl · Structure no. 310001608206980

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
402 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 16 over Relief in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2043. The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 16
CrossesRelief
Location1.2 MI W Madison Cl
RouteState Highway 16
CountyYazoo County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.72552, -90.10045
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 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 rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length402 ft (122.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2023)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 16 over Relief built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16 over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 16 over Relief carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over Relief?

The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.