US Bridges

CO RD 23 over Ditch

Fair

Carroll County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T18N R 2E · Structure no. SA0800000000075

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 23 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 23 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 23
CrossesDitch
LocationSec 25 T18N R 2E
RouteCounty Highway 709
CountyCarroll County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.40161, -90.04906
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2015)
Projected traffic840 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 23 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 23 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 CO RD 23 over Ditch carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 23 over Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO RD 23 over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.