US Bridges

Ingrams Mill RD over Drainage Ditch

Good

DeSoto County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 3S R 6W B · Structure no. SA170000000A063

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ingrams Mill RD over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ingrams Mill RD over Drainage Ditch in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesIngrams Mill RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationSec 14 T 3S R 6W B
RouteCounty Highway 975
Coordinates34.81683, -89.79862
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Ingrams Mill RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ingrams Mill RD over Drainage 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ingrams Mill RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ingrams Mill RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ingrams Mill RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.