US Bridges

FAS618FEATHERFARM over Canal

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T19N R 7W B · Structure no. SA7600000000286

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS618FEATHERFARM over Canal is a concrete slab carrying FAS618FEATHERFARM over Canal in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAS618FEATHERFARM
CrossesCanal
LocationSec 19 T19N R 7W B
RouteCounty Highway 618
Coordinates33.47315, -90.97151
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2022)
Projected traffic224 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS618FEATHERFARM over Canal built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS618FEATHERFARM over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAS618FEATHERFARM over Canal carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS618FEATHERFARM over Canal?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAS618FEATHERFARM over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.