US Bridges

Broad Lake Road over Drainage Ditch

Good

Humphreys County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T15N R 4W · Structure no. SA2700000000068

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broad Lake Road over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Broad Lake Road 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBroad Lake Road
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationSec 18 T15N R 4W
RouteCounty Highway 66
Coordinates33.15268, -90.64747
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 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 traffic180 (2018)
Projected traffic270 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Road over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Broad Lake Road 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Broad Lake Road over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Broad Lake Road over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Broad Lake Road over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.