US Bridges

Ridge Road over Ditch

Good

Lowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T17S R18W B · Structure no. SA4400000000045

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Road over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Ridge 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 615 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRidge Road
CrossesDitch
LocationSec 11 T17S R18W B
RouteCounty Highway 1703
Coordinates33.60312, -88.39503
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2018)
Projected traffic615 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridge Road over Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ridge Road over Ditch carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Road over Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Ridge Road over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.