US Bridges

Shady Grove over Drainage Ditch

Good

Quitman County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T27N R 2W · Structure no. SA600000000A079

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shady Grove over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Shady Grove over Drainage Ditch in Quitman County, Mississippi. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2035. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesShady Grove
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationSec 19 T27N R 2W
RouteCounty Highway 188
Coordinates34.20408, -90.43369
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2015)
Projected traffic60 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Shady Grove over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shady Grove 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Shady Grove over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Shady Grove over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Shady Grove over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.