US Bridges

US 51 over Ditch

Fair

Holmes County, Mississippi · 0.7 MI N SR 19 · Structure no. 210005102616580

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 51 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 51 over Ditch in Holmes County, Mississippi. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 51
CrossesDitch
Location0.7 MI N SR 19
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyHolmes County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.20658, -89.77168
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2023)
Projected traffic590 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 51 over Ditch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 51 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 51 over Ditch carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 51 over Ditch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns US 51 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.