US Bridges

US 80 over Ditch

Fair

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · 1.3 MI E US 45 · Structure no. 210008003814260

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying US 80 over Ditch in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80
CrossesDitch
Location1.3 MI E US 45
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyLauderdale County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.3961, -88.61614
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2023)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2043
Trucks6%
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

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$864 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 over Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does US 80 over Ditch carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Ditch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.