US Bridges

Mangum Drive over Ditch

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Rankin County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 6N R 2E · Structure no. SA6100000000115

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mangum Drive over Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Mangum Drive over Ditch in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,250 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMangum Drive
CrossesDitch
LocationSec 32 T 6N R 2E
RouteCity Street 38
CountyRankin County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.31328, -90.10767
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2023)
Projected traffic8,250 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mangum Drive over Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mangum Drive 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mangum Drive over Ditch carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mangum Drive over Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mangum Drive over Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.