US Bridges

Wilcox Road over Canal

Fair

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T17N R 8W B · Structure no. SA7600000000195

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilcox Road over Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Wilcox Road over Canal in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 58 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 6 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 748 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWilcox Road
CrossesCanal
LocationSec 22 T17N R 8W B
RouteCounty Highway 2027
CountyWashington County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.32701, -91.04478
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2023)
Projected traffic748 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$926,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilcox Road over Canal built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Wilcox 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Wilcox Road over Canal carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wilcox Road over Canal?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Wilcox Road over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.