US Bridges

Mcguffie RD over West Ditch

Good

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 7N R 2W · Structure no. SA250000000A344

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
107 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcguffie RD over West Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Mcguffie RD over West Ditch in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMcguffie RD
CrossesWest Ditch
LocationSec 23 T 7N R 2W
RouteCounty Highway 5031
Coordinates32.43442, -90.37272
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Mcguffie RD over West Ditch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcguffie RD over West 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mcguffie RD over West Ditch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mcguffie RD over West Ditch?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mcguffie RD over West Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.