US Bridges

SR 8 over Ditch

Fair

Grenada County, Mississippi · 3.9 MI W Calhoun Cl · Structure no. 310000802209050

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 8 over Ditch in Grenada County, Mississippi. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 8
CrossesDitch
Location3.9 MI W Calhoun Cl
RouteState Highway 8
CountyGrenada County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.76093, -89.57666
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 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 rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$132 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 8 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 8 over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 8 over Ditch carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 8 over Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 8 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.