US Bridges

Desoto Road over Unnamed Ditch

Fair

DeSoto County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T 1S R 8W B · Structure no. SA1700000000011

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Desoto Road over Unnamed Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Desoto Road over Unnamed Ditch in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesDesoto Road
CrossesUnnamed Ditch
LocationSec 29 T 1S R 8W B
RouteCounty Highway 1008
CountyDeSoto County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.97715, -90.07723
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 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 traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2043
Trucks20%
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 Desoto Road over Unnamed Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Desoto Road over Unnamed 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 Desoto Road over Unnamed Ditch carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Desoto Road over Unnamed Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Desoto Road over Unnamed Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.