New Hope Road over Ditch
GoodLowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T19S R17W B · Structure no. SA4400000000113
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
New Hope Road over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying New Hope Road over Ditch in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was New Hope Road over Ditch built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is New Hope 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 New Hope Road over Ditch carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is New Hope Road over Ditch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns New Hope Road over Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.