US Bridges

Myers Road over Canal

Fair

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T16N R 7W B · Structure no. SA7600000000140

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
400 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Myers Road over Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Myers Road over Canal in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesMyers Road
CrossesCanal
LocationSec 34 T16N R 7W B
RouteCounty Highway 938
CountyWashington County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.18435, -90.91654
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans400
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic70 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$626,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Myers Road over Canal built?

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

What condition is Myers Road 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Myers Road over Canal carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Myers Road over Canal?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Myers Road over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.