US Bridges

SR 8 over Ditch

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Chickasaw County, Mississippi · 3.2 MI E Calhoun Cl · Structure no. 310000800912140

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 8 over Ditch in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,900 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 8
CrossesDitch
Location3.2 MI E Calhoun Cl
RouteState Highway 8
CountyChickasaw County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.88699, -89.08323
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2023)
Projected traffic4,900 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 8 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 8 over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 8 over Ditch carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 8 over Ditch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 8 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.