US Bridges

CO RD 42 over Bch of Fannegusha Ck

Fair

Carroll County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T16N R 4E · Structure no. SA0800000000007

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 42 over Bch of Fannegusha Ck is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 42 over Bch of Fannegusha Ck in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 65 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 6 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCO RD 42
CrossesBch of Fannegusha Ck
LocationSec 4 T16N R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 42
Coordinates33.27714, -89.89433
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic15 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$328,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 42 over Bch of Fannegusha Ck built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is CO RD 42 over Bch of Fannegusha Ck 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 September 2024.

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

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CO RD 42 over Bch of Fannegusha Ck?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 42 over Bch of Fannegusha Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.