US Bridges

Canal Street over Natchez & Southern RR

FairPosted for load

Adams County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 7N R 3W · Structure no. SA0100000000059

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,260
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canal Street over Natchez & Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Canal Street over Natchez & Southern RR in Adams County, Mississippi. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 9,260 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,890 by 2033. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCanal Street
CrossesNatchez & Southern RR
LocationSec 24 T 7N R 3W
RouteCounty Highway 215
CountyAdams County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.55588, -91.41065
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,260 (2013)
Projected traffic13,890 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$634,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Canal Street over Natchez & Southern RR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canal Street over Natchez & Southern RR 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Canal Street over Natchez & Southern RR carry?

About 9,260 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Canal Street over Natchez & Southern RR?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Canal Street over Natchez & Southern RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.