US Bridges

Broadway Street over Sand Ditch

Fair

Panola County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 9S R 7W · Structure no. SA5400000000178

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway Street over Sand Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Broadway Street over Sand Ditch in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBroadway Street
CrossesSand Ditch
LocationSec 8 T 9S R 7W
RouteCity Street 17
Coordinates34.32056, -89.94839
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2022)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$512,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Broadway Street over Sand Ditch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway Street over Sand 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Broadway Street over Sand Ditch carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Broadway Street over Sand Ditch?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway Street over Sand Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.