Sessums Road over Ditch
GoodLowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T18N R16E B · Structure no. SA4400000000056
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sessums Road over Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sessums Road over Ditch in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2044. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sessums Road over Ditch built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sessums 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 Sessums Road over Ditch carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sessums Road over Ditch?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Sessums Road over Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.