Old Canton RD over Little Bear Creek
GoodMadison County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 8N R 2E B · Structure no. SA4500000000024
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Canton RD over Little Bear Creek is a concrete slab carrying Old Canton RD over Little Bear Creek in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Canton RD over Little Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Canton RD over Little Bear Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Old Canton RD over Little Bear Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old Canton RD over Little Bear Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Old Canton RD over Little Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.