Woodsawmill Road over Canal
FairClosed to trafficWashington County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T15N R 7W B · Structure no. SA7600000000072
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Woodsawmill Road over Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Woodsawmill Road over Canal in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Woodsawmill Road over Canal built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Woodsawmill 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Woodsawmill Road over Canal carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Woodsawmill Road over Canal?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Woodsawmill Road over Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.