diff --git a/src/relay/loadbalancing/server/ping.rs b/src/relay/loadbalancing/server/ping.rs
index 9e4bbf8f..cce0496c 100644
--- a/src/relay/loadbalancing/server/ping.rs
+++ b/src/relay/loadbalancing/server/ping.rs
@@ -253,7 +253,9 @@ impl Inner {
             );
         }
 
-        barrier.wait().await;
+        if check_required {
+            barrier.wait().await;
+        }
 
         Inner {
             servers,