US Bridges

SR 495 over Ditch

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Kemper County, Mississippi · 0.1 MI S SR 16 · Structure no. 310049503502340

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 495 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 495 over Ditch in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 495
CrossesDitch
Location0.1 MI S SR 16
RouteState Highway 495
CountyKemper County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.74975, -88.8459
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic460 (2023)
Projected traffic460 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 495 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 495 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 495 over Ditch carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 495 over Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 495 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.