US Bridges

Bayou Road over Canal

Good

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T18N R 8W · Structure no. SA760000000A260

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bayou Road over Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Bayou Road over Canal in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBayou Road
CrossesCanal
LocationSec 33 T18N R 8W
RouteCity Street 651
Coordinates33.36349, -91.06687
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic420 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bayou Road over Canal built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bayou Road over 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bayou Road over Canal carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bayou Road over Canal?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bayou Road over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.