US Bridges

SR 4 over East Canal

Good

Tate County, Mississippi · 0.9 MI E I 55 · Structure no. 310000406904140

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4 over East Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR 4 over East Canal in Tate 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 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR 4
CrossesEast Canal
Location0.9 MI E I 55
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates34.61558, -89.93731
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2023)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 4 over East Canal built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4 over East 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4 over East Canal carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 4 over East Canal?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 4 over East Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.