US Bridges

CO RD 42 over Bch of Fannegusha Ck

Poor

Carroll County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T16N R 4E · Structure no. SA0800000000008

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2015 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, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 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 5 T16N R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 42
Coordinates33.27719, -89.89606
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2015)
Projected traffic15 by 2038
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$118,000
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.

What condition is CO RD 42 over Bch of Fannegusha Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

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

About 10 vehicles per day (2015 count).

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

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 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.