US Bridges

New Africa RD over Sevier Lake Ditch

Fair

Coahoma County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T26N R 4W B · Structure no. SA1400000000032

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
107 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Africa RD over Sevier Lake Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying New Africa RD over Sevier Lake Ditch in Coahoma County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Africa RD
CrossesSevier Lake Ditch
LocationSec 11 T26N R 4W B
RouteCounty Highway 2847
CountyCoahoma County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.13511, -90.58202
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2023)
Projected traffic142 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$279,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Africa RD over Sevier Lake Ditch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Africa RD over Sevier Lake 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 Sevier Lake Ditch carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is New Africa RD over Sevier Lake Ditch?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns New Africa RD over Sevier Lake Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.