US Bridges

SR 14 over Ditch

Good

Attala County, Mississippi · 0.2 MI E SR 429 S · Structure no. 310001400408620

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 14 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 14 over Ditch in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSR 14
CrossesDitch
Location0.2 MI E SR 429 S
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates32.95009, -89.7186
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic800 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 14 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 14 over Ditch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 14 over Ditch carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 over Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns SR 14 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.