Wilcox Road over Canal
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T17N R 8W B · Structure no. SA7600000000196
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 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 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 308 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wilcox Road over Canal built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wilcox Road over Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Wilcox Road over Canal carry?
About 220 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 33 ft wide.
Who owns Wilcox Road over Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.