US Bridges

Front St. over Ditch

Good

Scott County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T 6N R 8E · Structure no. SA6200000000158

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Front St. over Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Front St. over Ditch in Scott County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFront St.
CrossesDitch
LocationSec 16 T 6N R 8E
RouteCity Street 5002
Coordinates32.36175, -89.47645
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2017)
Projected traffic310 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$250,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Front St. over Ditch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Front St. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Front St. over Ditch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Front St. over Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Front St. over Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.