US Bridges

Delta View Drive over Ditch No 10

Fair

DeSoto County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 2S R 9W · Structure no. SA1700000000042

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Delta View Drive over Ditch No 10 is a concrete culvert carrying Delta View Drive over Ditch No 10 in DeSoto 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDelta View Drive
CrossesDitch No 10
LocationSec 3 T 2S R 9W
RouteCounty Highway 353
CountyDeSoto County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.94397, -90.14873
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
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 traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Delta View Drive over Ditch No 10 built?

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

What condition is Delta View Drive over Ditch No 10 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 Delta View Drive over Ditch No 10 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Delta View Drive over Ditch No 10?

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

Who owns Delta View Drive over Ditch No 10?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.