US Bridges

Broad Lake Rd. over Drainage Ditch

Good

Humphreys County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T15N R 4W · Structure no. SA2700000000060

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broad Lake Rd. over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Broad Lake Rd. over Drainage Ditch in Humphreys County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesBroad Lake Rd.
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationSec 8 T15N R 4W
RouteCounty Highway 66
Coordinates33.15282, -90.63306
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2018)
Projected traffic270 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Broad Lake Rd. over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broad Lake Rd. over Drainage 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Broad Lake Rd. over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Broad Lake Rd. over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Broad Lake Rd. over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.