US Bridges

HWY 430 over Ditch

Fair

Carroll County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T18N R 2E · Structure no. SA0800000000069

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 430 over Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying HWY 430 over Ditch in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2035. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY 430
CrossesDitch
LocationSec 6 T18N R 2E
RouteCounty Highway 709
CountyCarroll County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.45333, -90.12211
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2015)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$347,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 430 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 430 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does HWY 430 over Ditch carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY 430 over Ditch?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 430 over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.