US Bridges

CO RD 522 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Leflore County, Mississippi · Sec_ 6_T21N_R 1W B · Structure no. SA4200000000076

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 522 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying CO RD 522 over Drainage 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 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2035. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 522
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationSec_ 6_T21N_R 1W B
RouteCounty Highway 706
CountyLeflore County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.71419, -90.34633
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2015)
Projected traffic390 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$175,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 522 over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is CO RD 522 over Drainage 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 522 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 522 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 522 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.