SR 487 over Ditch
GoodLeake County, Mississippi · 7.7 MI E SR 35 · Structure no. 310048704001860
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 487 over Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying SR 487 over Ditch in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 487 over Ditch built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 487 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SR 487 over Ditch carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 487 over Ditch?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR 487 over Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.