US Bridges

SR 438 over Canal

Fair

Washington County, Mississippi · 4.6 MI E US 61 · Structure no. 310043807601420

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 438 over Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR 438 over Canal in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 438
CrossesCanal
Location4.6 MI E US 61
RouteState Highway 438
CountyWashington County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.27031, -90.78601
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2023)
Projected traffic240 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 438 over Canal built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 438 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 438 over Canal carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 438 over Canal?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns SR 438 over Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.