US Bridges

SR 35 over Ditch

Good

Scott County, Mississippi · 7.7 MI N SR 21 · Structure no. 310003506211640

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 35 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 35 over Ditch in Scott County, Mississippi. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,700 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesSR 35
CrossesDitch
Location7.7 MI N SR 21
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates32.49992, -89.48682
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 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 traffic4,000 (2023)
Projected traffic4,700 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 35 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 35 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 35 over Ditch carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 35 over Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 35 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.