US Bridges

SR 35 over Ditch

Good

Attala County, Mississippi · 6.3 MI S Natchez Trace · Structure no. 310003500414910

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 35 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 35 over Ditch in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 35
CrossesDitch
Location6.3 MI S Natchez Trace
RouteState Highway 35
CountyAttala County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.94868, -89.56
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating54.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2023)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$250 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 35 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 35 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 35 over Ditch carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 35 over Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 35 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.