US Bridges

Old Macon Road over Ditch

Good

Lowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T18N R18E B · Structure no. SA4400000000078

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Macon Road over Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Old Macon Road over Ditch in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesOld Macon Road
CrossesDitch
LocationSec 32 T18N R18E B
RouteCounty Highway 275
Coordinates33.38005, -88.43705
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Old Macon Road over Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Macon 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Old Macon Road over Ditch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Macon Road over Ditch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Old Macon Road over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.