SR 505 over Ditch
GoodNewton County, Mississippi · 5.4 MI S US 80 · Structure no. 310050505100120
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 505 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 505 over Ditch in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 505 over Ditch built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 505 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SR 505 over Ditch carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is SR 505 over Ditch?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SR 505 over Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.