US Bridges

Garland Ponder RD over Ditch

Fair

Rankin County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 3N R 5E B · Structure no. SA6100000000049

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garland Ponder RD over Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Garland Ponder RD over Ditch in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGarland Ponder RD
CrossesDitch
LocationSec 31 T 3N R 5E B
RouteCounty Highway 415
CountyRankin County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.05246, -89.8144
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$127,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Garland Ponder RD over Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garland Ponder RD over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Garland Ponder RD over Ditch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Garland Ponder RD over Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Garland Ponder RD over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.