US Bridges

FAS624 Avondarlove over Canal

Fair

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T16N R 8W B · Structure no. SA7600000000143

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120
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 1966 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAS624 Avondarlove
CrossesCanal
LocationSec 20 T16N R 8W B
RouteCounty Highway 624
Coordinates33.22133, -90.97908
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2023)
Projected traffic168 by 2043
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS624 Avondarlove over Canal built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS624 Avondarlove over Canal carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS624 Avondarlove over Canal?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS624 Avondarlove over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.