US Bridges

FAS624 Avondarlove over Canal

Fair

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T16N R 7W B · Structure no. SA7600000000136

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS624 Avondarlove over Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS624 Avondarlove over Canal in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 57 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS624 Avondarlove
CrossesCanal
LocationSec 28 T16N R 7W B
RouteCounty Highway 624
CountyWashington County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.21442, -90.9131
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2023)
Projected traffic126 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$926,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS624 Avondarlove over Canal built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is FAS624 Avondarlove 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 FAS624 Avondarlove over Canal carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS624 Avondarlove over Canal?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS624 Avondarlove over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.