US Bridges

W. Mitchell Ave over Small Ditch

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Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T 6N R 1E · Structure no. SA2500000000240

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Mitchell Ave over Small Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying W. Mitchell Ave over Small Ditch in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Mitchell Ave
CrossesSmall Ditch
LocationSec 27 T 6N R 1E
RouteCity Street 8048
CountyHinds County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.33625, -90.18772
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2023)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$156,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Mitchell Ave over Small Ditch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Mitchell Ave over Small 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does W. Mitchell Ave over Small Ditch carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is W. Mitchell Ave over Small Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns W. Mitchell Ave over Small Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.