US Bridges

Horn Lake RD over Unnamed Ditch

Good

DeSoto County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 3S R 8W · Structure no. SA1700000000078

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horn Lake RD over Unnamed Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Horn Lake RD over Unnamed Ditch in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHorn Lake RD
CrossesUnnamed Ditch
LocationSec 8 T 3S R 8W
RouteCounty Highway 763
Coordinates34.83538, -90.06035
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Horn Lake RD over Unnamed Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horn Lake RD over Unnamed 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Horn Lake RD over Unnamed Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Horn Lake RD over Unnamed Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Horn Lake RD over Unnamed Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.