US Bridges

Richland School DR over Ditch

Good

Rankin County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 4N R 1E · Structure no. SA6100000000189

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richland School DR over Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Richland School DR over Ditch in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRichland School DR
CrossesDitch
LocationSec 1 T 4N R 1E
RouteCity Street 2012
Coordinates32.21231, -90.15078
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic450 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Richland School DR over Ditch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richland School DR 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 Richland School DR over Ditch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Richland School DR over Ditch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Richland School DR over Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.