Road to Field over Drainage Ditch
PoorQuitman County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 8S R10W B · Structure no. SA6000000000017
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 52 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road to Field over Drainage Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road to Field over Drainage Ditch in Quitman County, Mississippi. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 61.5 mi (99 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road to Field over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road to Field over Drainage Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Road to Field over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Road to Field over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Road to Field over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.