US Bridges

Main Extended over Canal

Good

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T18N R 8W B · Structure no. SA7600000000261

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Extended over Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Extended 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,740 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesMain Extended
CrossesCanal
LocationSec 33 T18N R 8W B
RouteCity Street 6919
Coordinates33.35969, -91.06082
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2022)
Projected traffic5,740 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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$936,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Extended over Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Extended over Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Main Extended over Canal carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Main Extended over Canal?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Main Extended over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.