Barnett Street over Ditch
PoorPosted for loadRankin County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 5N R 2E · Structure no. SA6100000000082
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,450
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Barnett Street over Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying Barnett Street over Ditch in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Barnett Street over Ditch built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Barnett Street over Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Barnett Street over Ditch carry?
About 3,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Barnett Street over Ditch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Barnett Street over Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.