US Bridges

South Street over Dye Ditch

Good

Attala County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T14N R 7E · Structure no. SA0400000000076

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Street over Dye Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying South Street over Dye Ditch in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2030. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSouth Street
CrossesDye Ditch
LocationSec 20 T14N R 7E
RouteCity Street 598
Coordinates33.04889, -89.59833
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic375 by 2030
Trucks8%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$879,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Street over Dye Ditch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Street over Dye 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does South Street over Dye Ditch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is South Street over Dye Ditch?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns South Street over Dye Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.