SR 397 over Ditch
GoodKemper County, Mississippi · 2.5 MI N SR 21 · Structure no. 310039703501380
- Built
- 2024
- 1 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 670
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 397 over Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 397 over Ditch in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 670 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 397 over Ditch built?
It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 397 over 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 397 over Ditch carry?
About 670 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 397 over Ditch?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns SR 397 over Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.