US Bridges

Old HWY 49 over Ditch

Good

Rankin County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T 5N R 1E B · Structure no. SA6100000000077

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 49 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Old HWY 49 over Ditch in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld HWY 49
CrossesDitch
LocationSec 26 T 5N R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 7325
Coordinates32.24264, -90.16772
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2024)
Projected traffic8,400 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
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 1928, making it 97 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 5,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 49 over Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Old HWY 49 over Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.