FAS 1505 Murphy over Canal
FairWashington County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T15N R 6W B · Structure no. SA7600000000050
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 1505 Murphy over Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 1505 Murphy over Canal in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 67 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 266 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 1505 Murphy over Canal built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is FAS 1505 Murphy 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does FAS 1505 Murphy over Canal carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FAS 1505 Murphy over Canal?
The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 1505 Murphy over Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.