US Bridges

Waverly Ferry Road over Ditch

Fair

Lowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T17S R19W B · Structure no. SA4400000000052

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waverly Ferry Road over Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waverly Ferry Road over Ditch in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 5 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2045. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWaverly Ferry Road
CrossesDitch
LocationSec 36 T17S R19W B
RouteCounty Highway 1226
CountyLowndes County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.5473, -88.47018
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2018)
Projected traffic690 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Waverly Ferry Road over Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waverly Ferry Road over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Waverly Ferry Road over Ditch carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Waverly Ferry Road over Ditch?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Waverly Ferry Road over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.