US Bridges

Watson Road over CANAL-1024

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T15N R 6W · Structure no. SA7600000000057

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watson Road over CANAL-1024 is a steel other carrying Watson Road over CANAL-1024 in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2031. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWatson Road
CrossesCANAL-1024
LocationSec 25 T15N R 6W
RouteCounty Highway 1024
CountyWashington County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.11381, -90.77136
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating17.5 US tons
Inventory rating10.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic75 by 2031
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$236,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Watson Road over CANAL-1024 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Watson Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Watson Road over CANAL-1024 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Watson Road over CANAL-1024?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Watson Road over CANAL-1024?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.