US Bridges

I 55 over Ditch

Fair

Holmes County, Mississippi · 3.8 MI N SR 12 · Structure no. 110005502615880

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 55 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying I 55 over Ditch in Holmes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 55
CrossesDitch
Location3.8 MI N SR 12
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates33.14052, -89.86001
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
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 traffic15,000 (2023)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2043
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure4
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 55 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 55 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I 55 over Ditch carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is I 55 over Ditch?

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

Who owns I 55 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.