US Bridges

Baldwyn Road over Ditch

Good

Noxubee County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T16N R18E · Structure no. SA5200000000138

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baldwyn Road over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Baldwyn Road over Ditch in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBaldwyn Road
CrossesDitch
LocationSec 30 T16N R18E
RouteCounty Highway 310
Coordinates33.20592, -88.48879
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
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$550,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baldwyn Road over Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baldwyn Road 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Baldwyn Road over Ditch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Baldwyn Road over Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Baldwyn Road over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.