US Bridges

Old Leland Road over Main Canal

Fair

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T18N R 8W B · Structure no. SA7600000000253

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Leland Road over Main Canal is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Leland Road over Main Canal in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,040 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Leland Road
CrossesMain Canal
LocationSec 11 T18N R 8W B
RouteCounty Highway 2006
CountyWashington County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.41697, -91.02379
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2023)
Projected traffic5,040 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 Old Leland Road over Main Canal built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Leland Road over Main 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 Old Leland Road over Main Canal carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Leland Road over Main Canal?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old Leland Road over Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.