US Bridges

Sabino Road over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Quitman County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T27N R 2W B · Structure no. SA6000000000076

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sabino Road over Drainage Ditch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sabino Road over Drainage Ditch in Quitman County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 645 by 2038. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSabino Road
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationSec 14 T27N R 2W B
RouteCounty Highway 1848
CountyQuitman County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.21181, -90.3755
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2018)
Projected traffic645 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$272,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sabino Road over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sabino Road over Drainage 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sabino Road over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sabino Road over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Sabino Road over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.