US Bridges

US 80 over Ditch

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · 3.0 MI E US 45 · Structure no. 210008003814430

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Ditch is a concrete culvert 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 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUS 80
CrossesDitch
Location3.0 MI E US 45
RouteU.S. Route 80
Coordinates32.4053, -88.58955
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic1,800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2043
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

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 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 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 80 over Ditch carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 80 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.