US Bridges

East North ST over Ditch

PoorClosed to traffic

Noxubee County, Mississippi · SEC_34_T15N_R17E · Structure no. SA5200000000089

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
43 ft
200 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East North ST over Ditch is a masonry arch - deck carrying East North ST over Ditch in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 520 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast North ST
CrossesDitch
LocationSEC_34_T15N_R17E
RouteCity Street 110
Coordinates33.10735, -88.55289
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans200
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2024)
Projected traffic780 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure20
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$800,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East North ST over Ditch built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is East North ST over Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does East North ST over Ditch carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is East North ST over Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns East North ST over Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.