US Bridges

Church Road over Section Line Canal

Fair

DeSoto County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T 2S R 9W B · Structure no. SA1700000000043

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Road over Section Line Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Church Road over Section Line Canal in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 870 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesChurch Road
CrossesSection Line Canal
LocationSec 4 T 2S R 9W B
RouteCounty Highway 1946
CountyDeSoto County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.93323, -90.14912
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2023)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Church Road over Section Line Canal built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church Road over Section Line Canal 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Church Road over Section Line Canal carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Church Road over Section Line Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Church Road over Section Line Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.