SR 3 over Ditch
FairSunflower County, Mississippi · 2.0 MI N US 49W · Structure no. 310000306708640
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 690
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 3 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 3 over Ditch in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 3 over Ditch built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 3 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR 3 over Ditch carry?
About 690 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR 3 over Ditch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).
Who owns SR 3 over Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.