Main Street over Ditch
FairPanola County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T10S R 7W · Structure no. SA5400000000174
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Main Street over Ditch in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main Street over Ditch built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main Street over Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Main Street over Ditch carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over Ditch?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.