US Bridges

SR 21 over Ditch

Good

Neshoba County, Mississippi · 2.8 MI N Newton Cl · Structure no. 310002105002240

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 21 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 21 over Ditch in Neshoba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesSR 21
CrossesDitch
Location2.8 MI N Newton Cl
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates32.60054, -89.27695
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic3,100 (2023)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 21 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 21 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 21 over Ditch carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 21 over Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 21 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.