US Bridges

SR 16 over Ditch

Fair

Madison County, Mississippi · 1.2 MI E US 51 · Structure no. 310001604508300

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 16 over Ditch in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 6 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 16
CrossesDitch
Location1.2 MI E US 51
RouteState Highway 16
CountyMadison County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.58818, -90.03212
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2023)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 16 over Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 16 over Ditch carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 16 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.