US Bridges

I 220 Ramps over Ditch

Good

Hinds County, Mississippi · 3.3 MI N US 49 · Structure no. 110022002500850

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 220 Ramps over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying I 220 Ramps over Ditch in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 46,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,000 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 220 Ramps
CrossesDitch
Location3.3 MI N US 49
RouteInterstate 220
Coordinates32.39029, -90.19099
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,000 (2023)
Projected traffic50,000 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 I 220 Ramps over Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 220 Ramps over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I 220 Ramps over Ditch carry?

About 46,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 220 Ramps over Ditch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I 220 Ramps over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.