Percy Willis Road over Canal
FairWashington County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T15N R 7W B · Structure no. SA7600000000071
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Percy Willis Road over Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Percy Willis Road over Canal in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 63 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.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Percy Willis Road over Canal built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Percy Willis 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Percy Willis Road over Canal carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Percy Willis Road over Canal?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Percy Willis Road over Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.