US Bridges

CO RD 266 over Topashaw Canal

Good

Webster County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T15S R 2E B · Structure no. SA7800000000008

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 266 over Topashaw Canal is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 266 over Topashaw Canal in Webster County, Mississippi. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCO RD 266
CrossesTopashaw Canal
LocationSec 31 T15S R 2E B
RouteCounty Highway 266
Coordinates33.73556, -89.12833
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2015)
Projected traffic30 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$203,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 266 over Topashaw Canal built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 266 over Topashaw 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 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 266 over Topashaw Canal carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CO RD 266 over Topashaw Canal?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns CO RD 266 over Topashaw Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.