Reed Road over Main Canal
FairWashington County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T18N R 8W B · Structure no. SA7600000000257
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Reed Road over Main Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reed Road over 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 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,920 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Reed Road over Main Canal built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Reed 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Reed Road over Main Canal carry?
About 7,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Reed Road over 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 Reed Road over Main Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.