US Bridges

Wal-Mart LN over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Simpson County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T10N R18W · Structure no. SA6400000000151

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
133 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wal-Mart LN over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Wal-Mart LN over Drainage Ditch in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 6 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2045. The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesWal-Mart LN
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationSec 1 T10N R18W
RouteCity Street 4054
Coordinates31.86833, -89.74528
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating56.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2014)
Projected traffic600 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$220,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wal-Mart LN over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wal-Mart LN over Drainage 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Wal-Mart LN over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wal-Mart LN over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Wal-Mart LN over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.