US Bridges

School Entranceway over Left Drainage Ditch

PoorPosted for load

Humphreys County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T15N R 3W · Structure no. SA2700000000047

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
46 ft
300 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

School Entranceway over Left Drainage Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying School Entranceway over Left Drainage Ditch in Humphreys County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 420 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesSchool Entranceway
CrossesLeft Drainage Ditch
LocationSec 4 T15N R 3W
RouteCounty Highway 228
Coordinates33.16765, -90.50801
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans300
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2021)
Projected traffic630 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$156,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was School Entranceway over Left Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is School Entranceway over Left Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does School Entranceway over Left Drainage Ditch carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is School Entranceway over Left Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns School Entranceway over Left Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.