US Bridges

Cappey Road over Drainage Ditch

Good

Quitman County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T27N R 2W B · Structure no. SA6000000000081

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cappey Road over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Cappey Road over Drainage Ditch in Quitman County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCappey Road
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationSec 25 T27N R 2W B
RouteCounty Highway 827
Coordinates34.18306, -90.35394
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2018)
Projected traffic180 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cappey Road over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cappey Road over Drainage 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Cappey Road over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cappey Road over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Cappey Road over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.