US Bridges

Willis RD over Drainage Ditch

Good

Coahoma County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T25N R 4W B · Structure no. SA1400000000018

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willis RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Willis RD over Drainage Ditch in Coahoma County, Mississippi. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWillis RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationSec 25 T25N R 4W B
RouteCounty Highway 873
Coordinates34.01572, -90.56419
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.3 US tons
Inventory rating59.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2023)
Projected traffic360 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Willis RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willis RD over Drainage 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Willis RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Willis RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Willis RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.