Alexander Street over Alex ST / Main Canal
FairPosted for loadWashington County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T18N R 8W · Structure no. SA7600000000256
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alexander Street over Alex ST / Main Canal is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alexander Street over Alex ST / Main Canal in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,860 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Alexander Street over Alex ST / Main Canal built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Alexander Street over Alex ST / 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 Alexander Street over Alex ST / Main Canal carry?
About 4,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Alexander Street over Alex ST / Main Canal?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Alexander Street over Alex ST / Main Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.