US Bridges

E Lake Washington over Canal

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T15N R 8W B · Structure no. SA7600000000090

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
126 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Lake Washington over Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying E Lake Washington over Canal in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2044. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE Lake Washington
CrossesCanal
LocationSec 32 T15N R 8W B
RouteCounty Highway 971
Coordinates33.09922, -91.04098
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic140 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Lake Washington over Canal built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Lake Washington 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does E Lake Washington over Canal carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is E Lake Washington over Canal?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns E Lake Washington over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.