FAS 618 Metcalf over Riverside Main Canal
GoodWashington County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T19N R 8W B · Structure no. SA7600000000315
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 810
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 618 Metcalf over Riverside Main Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 618 Metcalf over Riverside Main Canal in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,134 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 618 Metcalf over Riverside Main Canal built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 618 Metcalf over Riverside Main 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 618 Metcalf over Riverside Main Canal carry?
About 810 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FAS 618 Metcalf over Riverside Main 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 FAS 618 Metcalf over Riverside Main Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.