US Bridges

HWY 430 over Ditch

Fair

Carroll County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T18N R 2E · Structure no. SA0800000000070

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 430 over Ditch is a concrete slab carrying HWY 430 over Ditch in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2034. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 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
Coordinates33.45639, -90.12361
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2014)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2034
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$156,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 430 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 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 2023.

How much traffic does HWY 430 over Ditch carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY 430 over Ditch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 430 over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.