US Bridges

SR 25 over Ditch

Good

Rankin County, Mississippi · 1.3 MI N SR 471 · Structure no. 310002506101370

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 25 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 25 over Ditch in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 25
CrossesDitch
Location1.3 MI N SR 471
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates32.39314, -89.95334
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 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 traffic18,000 (2023)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 25 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 25 over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 25 over Ditch carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 25 over Ditch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 25 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.