US Bridges

FAS618FEATHERFARM over Canal

PoorPosted for load

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T19N R 7W B · Structure no. SA7600000000288

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesFAS618FEATHERFARM
CrossesCanal
LocationSec 21 T19N R 7W B
RouteCounty Highway 618
Coordinates33.47335, -90.93119
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating19.1 US tons
Inventory rating11.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic210 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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$926,000 (2025 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 poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS618FEATHERFARM over Canal carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS618FEATHERFARM over Canal?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS618FEATHERFARM over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.