Fire Tower Road over Ditch
GoodLowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T17N R16E · Structure no. SA4400000000018
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fire Tower Road over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Fire Tower Road over Ditch in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fire Tower Road over Ditch built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fire Tower Road 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Fire Tower Road over Ditch carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Fire Tower Road over Ditch?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).
Who owns Fire Tower Road over Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.