US Bridges

West Park Road over CANAL-0941

Good

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T16N R 7W · Structure no. SA7600000000139

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Park Road over CANAL-0941 is a concrete channel beam carrying West Park Road over CANAL-0941 in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 69 ft (21 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

CarriesWest Park Road
CrossesCANAL-0941
LocationSec 31 T16N R 7W
RouteCounty Highway 941
Coordinates33.18326, -90.95096
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed9.3 mi (15 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$626,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Park Road over CANAL-0941 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Park Road over CANAL-0941 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does West Park Road over CANAL-0941 carry?

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

How long is West Park Road over CANAL-0941?

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 West Park Road over CANAL-0941?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.