US Bridges

SR 7 over Landside Diversion Ditch

Good

Leflore County, Mississippi · 3.7 MI S Carroll Cl · Structure no. 310000704204020

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
257 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Landside Diversion Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Landside Diversion Ditch in Leflore County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2043. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesLandside Diversion Ditch
Location3.7 MI S Carroll Cl
RouteState Highway 7
CountyLeflore County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.55001, -90.13567
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2023)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$302 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 7 over Landside Diversion Ditch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over Landside Diversion 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Landside Diversion Ditch carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Landside Diversion Ditch?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Landside Diversion Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.