US Bridges

Sandyland RD over Ditch

Good

Noxubee County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T16N R19E B · Structure no. SA5200000000144

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandyland RD over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Sandyland RD over Ditch in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSandyland RD
CrossesDitch
LocationSec 35 T16N R19E B
RouteCounty Highway 657
Coordinates33.19926, -88.33204
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2022)
Projected traffic930 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 Sandyland RD over Ditch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 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 620 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sandyland RD over Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Sandyland RD over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.