Red Banks Road over Old Red Banks Canal
FairDeSoto County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T 3S R 5W B · Structure no. SA1700000000057
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 155 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Red Banks Road over Old Red Banks Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Red Banks Road over Old Red Banks Canal in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2043. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Red Banks Road over Old Red Banks Canal built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Red Banks Road over Old Red Banks 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Red Banks Road over Old Red Banks Canal carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Red Banks Road over Old Red Banks Canal?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Red Banks Road over Old Red Banks Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.