US Bridges

Driveway Off I-72 over Ditch

FairPosted for load

Alcorn County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 2S R 5E · Structure no. SA0200000000038

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Driveway Off I-72 over Ditch is a steel other carrying Driveway Off I-72 over Ditch in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 10 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDriveway Off I-72
CrossesDitch
LocationSec 10 T 2S R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 3006
CountyAlcorn County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.93231, -88.75286
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.4 US tons
Inventory rating11.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width10 ft (2.9 m)
Roadway width10 ft (2.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2021)
Projected traffic38 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$310,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Driveway Off I-72 over Ditch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Driveway Off I-72 over Ditch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Driveway Off I-72 over Ditch carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Driveway Off I-72 over Ditch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.

Who owns Driveway Off I-72 over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.