US Bridges

CO RD 42 over Fannegusha Ck

GoodPosted for load

Carroll County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T16N R 4E · Structure no. SA0800000000006

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 42 over Fannegusha Ck is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 42 over Fannegusha Ck in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 61 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCO RD 42
CrossesFannegusha Ck
LocationSec 4 T16N R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 42
Coordinates33.27817, -89.89386
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic15 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$382,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 42 over Fannegusha Ck built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is CO RD 42 over Fannegusha Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 42 over Fannegusha Ck carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CO RD 42 over Fannegusha Ck?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 42 over Fannegusha Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.