US Bridges

Delta City Road over Canal

FairClosed to traffic

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T15N R 6W B · Structure no. SA7600000000048

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Delta City Road over Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Delta City Road over Canal in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2036. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDelta City Road
CrossesCanal
LocationSec 14 T15N R 6W B
RouteCounty Highway 1049
CountyWashington County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.14678, -90.78792
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2016)
Projected traffic135 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$217,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Delta City Road over Canal built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Delta City Road 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Delta City Road over Canal carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Delta City Road over Canal?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Delta City Road over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.