US Bridges

Prairie Point RD over Ditch

Good

Noxubee County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T15N R19E B · Structure no. SA5200000000103

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prairie Point RD over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Prairie Point RD over Ditch in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesPrairie Point RD
CrossesDitch
LocationSec 18 T15N R19E B
RouteCounty Highway 657
Coordinates33.14744, -88.39994
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2023)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$550,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prairie Point RD over Ditch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prairie Point 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Prairie Point RD over Ditch carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Prairie Point RD over Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Prairie Point RD over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.