US Bridges

CO RD 162 over Topashaw Canal

Fair

Webster County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T15S R 2E B · Structure no. SA7800000000006

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 162 over Topashaw Canal is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 162 over Topashaw Canal in Webster County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 162
CrossesTopashaw Canal
LocationSec 31 T15S R 2E B
RouteCounty Highway 162
CountyWebster County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.72875, -89.12222
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic75 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$29,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 162 over Topashaw Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 162 over Topashaw 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 162 over Topashaw Canal carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CO RD 162 over Topashaw Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns CO RD 162 over Topashaw Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.