US Bridges

SR 541 over Polar Lane Ditch

Good

Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi · 0.5 MI S Simpson Cl · Structure no. 310054103301040

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 541 over Polar Lane Ditch is a concrete slab carrying SR 541 over Polar Lane Ditch in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 541
CrossesPolar Lane Ditch
Location0.5 MI S Simpson Cl
RouteState Highway 541
CountyJefferson Davis County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.7669, -89.76918
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2023)
Projected traffic370 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$600 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 541 over Polar Lane Ditch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 541 over Polar Lane 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 541 over Polar Lane Ditch carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 541 over Polar Lane Ditch?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 541 over Polar Lane Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.