US Bridges

FAS618FEATHERFARM over Canal

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T19N R 7W B · Structure no. SA7600000000287

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 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 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 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 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS618FEATHERFARM
CrossesCanal
LocationSec 19 T19N R 7W B
RouteCounty Highway 618
CountyWashington County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.47318, -90.95425
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
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.3 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 closed15.5 mi (25 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$842,000 (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 December 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 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS618FEATHERFARM over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.