US Bridges

Old HWY 49 over Ditch

Good

Rankin County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 4N R 1E B · Structure no. SA6100000000050

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,650
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 49 over Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old HWY 49 over Ditch in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5,650 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld HWY 49
CrossesDitch
LocationSec 11 T 4N R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 6968
Coordinates32.21339, -90.1634
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,650 (2024)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2044
Trucks15%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 49 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 49 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Old HWY 49 over Ditch carry?

About 5,650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 49 over Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 49 over Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.