US Bridges

SR 35 over Ditch

Good

Attala County, Mississippi · 3.0 MI N SR 12 · Structure no. 310003500416140

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
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 1948, so it is 77 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesSR 35
CrossesDitch
Location3.0 MI N SR 12
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates33.10428, -89.60749
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2023)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 35 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 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 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 35 over Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 35 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.