US Bridges

Dean Road over Unnamed Ditch

Good

DeSoto County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T 2S R 8W · Structure no. SA1700000000113

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dean Road over Unnamed Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dean Road over Unnamed Ditch in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDean Road
CrossesUnnamed Ditch
LocationSec 27 T 2S R 8W
RouteCounty Highway 741
Coordinates34.88082, -90.03217
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 Dean Road over Unnamed Ditch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dean Road over Unnamed Ditch?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Dean Road over Unnamed Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.