US Bridges

Watson RD over Canal - 1024

Fair

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T15N R 6W · Structure no. SA7600000000056

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 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 1997, so it is 28 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWatson RD
CrossesCanal - 1024
LocationSec 24 T15N R 6W
RouteCounty Highway 1024
CountyWashington County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.13257, -90.77101
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating3.1 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic70 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$626,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Watson RD over Canal - 1024 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 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 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Watson RD over Canal - 1024?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Watson RD over Canal - 1024?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.