US Bridges

SR 43 over Ditch

Fair

Attala County, Mississippi · 3.6 MI N Leake Cl · Structure no. 310004300423050

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 43 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 43 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 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.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 43
CrossesDitch
Location3.6 MI N Leake Cl
RouteState Highway 43
CountyAttala County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.98199, -89.61664
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2023)
Projected traffic850 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 43 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 43 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 43 over Ditch carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 43 over Ditch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR 43 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.