Old Jackson Rd. over South Canal
FairScott County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T 8N R 9E B · Structure no. SA6200000000143
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Jackson Rd. over South Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Jackson Rd. over South Canal in Scott County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Jackson Rd. over South Canal built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Jackson Rd. over South 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Old Jackson Rd. over South Canal carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old Jackson Rd. over South Canal?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Old Jackson Rd. over South Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.