US Bridges

Old Canton RD over Large Stream

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 6N R 2E · Structure no. SA2500000000286

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Canton RD over Large Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Canton RD over Large Stream 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 36,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,600 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Canton RD
CrossesLarge Stream
LocationSec 18 T 6N R 2E
RouteCity Street 6926
CountyHinds County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.36824, -90.13507
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,000 (2020)
Projected traffic39,600 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$300,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Canton RD over Large Stream built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Canton RD over Large Stream 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 Large Stream carry?

About 36,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Canton RD over Large Stream?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Old Canton RD over Large Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.