US Bridges

SR 35 over Ditch

Good

Leake County, Mississippi · 5.5 MI N SR 25 · Structure no. 310003504014200

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

CarriesSR 35
CrossesDitch
Location5.5 MI N SR 25
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates32.85044, -89.53642
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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$334 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 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 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 33 ft (10.1 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.