US Bridges

Lowes Road over Main Canal

Good

Washington County, Mississippi · SEC_36_T18N_R 8W B · Structure no. SA7600000000331

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
221 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lowes Road over Main Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lowes Road over Main Canal in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2041. The structure is 221 ft (67.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLowes Road
CrossesMain Canal
LocationSEC_36_T18N_R 8W B
RouteCounty Highway 168
Coordinates33.37117, -91.02303
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length221 ft (67.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2021)
Projected traffic675 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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$1.4 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lowes Road over Main Canal built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lowes Road over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Lowes Road over Main Canal carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lowes Road over Main Canal?

The structure is 221 ft (67.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lowes Road over Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.