US Bridges

Sandyland RD over Ditch

GoodPosted for load

Noxubee County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T15N R19E B · Structure no. SA5200000000098

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandyland RD over Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Sandyland RD over Ditch in Noxubee 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 520 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSandyland RD
CrossesDitch
LocationSec 2 T15N R19E B
RouteCounty Highway 657
Coordinates33.18971, -88.33188
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.3 US tons
Inventory rating15.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2021)
Projected traffic770 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$650,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandyland RD over Ditch built?

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

What condition is Sandyland RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sandyland RD over Ditch carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sandyland RD over Ditch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Sandyland RD over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.