US Bridges

Sterling Avenue over Ditch

Fair

Montgomery County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T19N R 5E · Structure no. SA4900000000065

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
420
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sterling Avenue over Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Sterling Avenue over Ditch in Montgomery County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2030. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSterling Avenue
CrossesDitch
LocationSec 25 T19N R 5E
RouteCity Street 362
CountyMontgomery County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.48555, -89.72938
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2023)
Projected traffic630 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$660,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sterling Avenue over Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sterling Avenue 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sterling Avenue over Ditch carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sterling Avenue over Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sterling Avenue over Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.