New Africa RD over Drainage Ditch
FairCoahoma County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T25N R 4W B · Structure no. SA1400000000020
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 270
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
New Africa RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying New Africa RD over Drainage Ditch in Coahoma County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was New Africa RD over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is New Africa RD over Drainage 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does New Africa RD over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 270 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is New Africa RD over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns New Africa RD over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.