US Bridges

SR 19 over Ditch

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · 2.7 MI N I 59 · Structure no. 310001903802390

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 19 over Ditch in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesSR 19
CrossesDitch
Location2.7 MI N I 59
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates32.37981, -88.74713
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2023)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$306 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 19 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 19 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 SR 19 over Ditch carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 over Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 19 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.