US Bridges

Pollock Ferry RD over Canal

Good

Jackson County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 7S R 5W · Structure no. SA300000000A092

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pollock Ferry RD over Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Pollock Ferry RD over Canal in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPollock Ferry RD
CrossesCanal
LocationSec 14 T 7S R 5W
RouteCounty Highway 1097
Coordinates30.43575, -88.45175
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic180 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Pollock Ferry RD over Canal built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pollock Ferry RD over Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Pollock Ferry RD over Canal carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pollock Ferry RD over Canal?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pollock Ferry RD over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.