US Bridges

US 80 over Ditch

Fair

Scott County, Mississippi · 5.1 MI E SR 35 · Structure no. 210008006209380

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 80 over Ditch in Scott County, Mississippi. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,100 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80
CrossesDitch
Location5.1 MI E SR 35
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyScott County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.35696, -89.39292
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2023)
Projected traffic6,100 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$452 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 over Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does US 80 over Ditch carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Ditch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 80 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.