US Bridges

Ethel Road over CANAL-1022

Good

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T16N R 6W · Structure no. SA7600000000112

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ethel Road over CANAL-1022 is a concrete channel beam carrying Ethel Road over CANAL-1022 in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2045. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesEthel Road
CrossesCANAL-1022
LocationSec 21 T16N R 6W
RouteCounty Highway 1022
Coordinates33.22504, -90.82322
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2025)
Projected traffic70 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$734,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ethel Road over CANAL-1022 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ethel Road over CANAL-1022 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Ethel Road over CANAL-1022 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ethel Road over CANAL-1022?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ethel Road over CANAL-1022?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.