Mlk Jr South over Canal
FairMadison County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 9N R 2E · Structure no. SA4500000000157
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mlk Jr South over Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mlk Jr South over Canal in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2036. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mlk Jr South over Canal built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mlk Jr South 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Mlk Jr South over Canal carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Mlk Jr South over Canal?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Mlk Jr South over Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.