Old Canton RD over Purple CR
FairHinds County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 6N R 2E · Structure no. SA2500000000282
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Canton RD over Purple CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Canton RD over Purple CR in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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.
It carries about 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,300 by 2038. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Canton RD over Purple CR built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Canton RD over Purple CR 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Old Canton RD over Purple CR carry?
About 23,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old Canton RD over Purple CR?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns Old Canton RD over Purple CR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.