US Bridges

SR 35 over Ditch

Fair

Leake County, Mississippi · 3.5 MI N SR 25 · Structure no. 310003504014010

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 35 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 35 over Ditch in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 6 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 35
CrossesDitch
Location3.5 MI N SR 25
RouteState Highway 35
CountyLeake County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.82163, -89.53951
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating93.3 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 traffic5,700 (2023)
Projected traffic6,200 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$303 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 35 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 35 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 35 over Ditch carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 35 over Ditch?

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

Who owns SR 35 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.