US Bridges

Vfw Road over Main Canal 0919

Good

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T17N R 8W B · Structure no. SA7600000000186

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
222 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vfw Road over Main Canal 0919 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vfw Road over Main Canal 0919 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2041. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesVfw Road
CrossesMain Canal 0919
LocationSec 9 T17N R 8W B
RouteCounty Highway 919
Coordinates33.35641, -91.02518
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2022)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2041
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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vfw Road over Main Canal 0919 built?

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

What condition is Vfw Road over Main Canal 0919 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Vfw Road over Main Canal 0919 carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Vfw Road over Main Canal 0919?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Vfw Road over Main Canal 0919?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.