US Bridges

SR 14 over Ditch

Fair

Noxubee County, Mississippi · 9.4 MI E US 45 · Structure no. 310001405217500

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 14 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 14 over Ditch in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 76 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 14
CrossesDitch
Location9.4 MI E US 45
RouteState Highway 14
CountyNoxubee County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.08709, -88.38835
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2023)
Projected traffic780 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 14 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SR 14 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 14 over Ditch carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 over Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 14 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.