US Bridges

SR 35 over South Canal

Good

Scott County, Mississippi · 0.2 MI S Leake Cl · Structure no. 310003506212200

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
242 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 35 over South Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 35 over South Canal in Scott County, Mississippi. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,700 by 2043. The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSR 35
CrossesSouth Canal
Location0.2 MI S Leake Cl
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates32.57332, -89.46867
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length242 ft (73.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2023)
Projected traffic4,700 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 35 over South Canal built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 35 over South 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 35 over South Canal carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 35 over South Canal?

The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 35 over South Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.