Covington Dr. over Canal
FairMadison County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T 9N R 3E · Structure no. SA4500000000156
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Covington Dr. over Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Covington Dr. over Canal in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 45 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2035. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Covington Dr. over Canal built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Covington Dr. over Canal 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Covington Dr. over Canal carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Covington Dr. over Canal?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Covington Dr. over Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.