US Bridges

Surveillance Sta over Canal

Fair

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T15N R 8W B · Structure no. SA7600000000082

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Surveillance Sta over Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Surveillance Sta over Canal in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 61 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 69 ft (21 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSurveillance Sta
CrossesCanal
LocationSec 14 T15N R 8W B
RouteCounty Highway 967
Coordinates33.14182, -90.99202
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic70 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$626,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Surveillance Sta over Canal built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Surveillance Sta 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Surveillance Sta over Canal carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Surveillance Sta over Canal?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Surveillance Sta over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.