US Bridges

River Road over 693 over Ditch Low Bayou

Good

Humphreys County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T15N R 5W B · Structure no. SA2700000000075

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over 693 over Ditch Low Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over 693 over Ditch Low Bayou in Humphreys County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesRiver Road
Crosses693 over Ditch Low Bayou
LocationSec 26 T15N R 5W B
RouteCounty Highway 693
Coordinates33.12519, -90.68693
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2018)
Projected traffic240 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 River Road over 693 over Ditch Low Bayou built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over 693 over Ditch Low Bayou 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 River Road over 693 over Ditch Low Bayou carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is River Road over 693 over Ditch Low Bayou?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over 693 over Ditch Low Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.