US Bridges

Watson RD over Canal - 1024

Fair

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T15N R 6W · Structure no. SA7600000000040

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watson RD over Canal - 1024 is a steel other carrying Watson RD over Canal - 1024 in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesWatson RD
CrossesCanal - 1024
LocationSec 1 T15N R 6W
RouteCounty Highway 1024
Coordinates33.17694, -90.77108
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.7 US tons
Inventory rating15.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2021)
Projected traffic42 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$542,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Watson RD over Canal - 1024 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Watson RD over Canal - 1024 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Watson RD over Canal - 1024 carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Watson RD over Canal - 1024?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Watson RD over Canal - 1024?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.