Big Point Road over Canal-Poll Contrl
PoorJackson County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 5S R 5W · Structure no. SA3000000000030
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Point Road over Canal-Poll Contrl is a concrete culvert carrying Big Point Road over Canal-Poll Contrl in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 4 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.
It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Big Point Road over Canal-Poll Contrl built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Big Point Road over Canal-Poll Contrl 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Big Point Road over Canal-Poll Contrl carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Big Point Road over Canal-Poll Contrl?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Big Point Road over Canal-Poll Contrl?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.