US Bridges

SR 21 over Ditch

Good

Noxubee County, Mississippi · 1.0 MI S SR 39 · Structure no. 310002105207510

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 21 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 21 over Ditch in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 610 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesSR 21
CrossesDitch
Location1.0 MI S SR 39
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates32.97052, -88.64389
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2023)
Projected traffic610 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 1985, making it 40 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 21 over Ditch carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 21 over Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns SR 21 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.