Ditch Bank Road over Ann Bayou
FairBolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T21N R 7W · Structure no. SA0600000000064
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ditch Bank Road over Ann Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Ditch Bank Road over Ann Bayou in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 52 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ditch Bank Road over Ann Bayou built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Ditch Bank Road over Ann Bayou 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Ditch Bank Road over Ann Bayou carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ditch Bank Road over Ann Bayou?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Ditch Bank Road over Ann Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.