US Bridges

Mike Thomas Road over Ditch

Good

Sunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T20N R 5W · Structure no. SA6700000000095

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mike Thomas Road over Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Mike Thomas Road over Ditch in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2035. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMike Thomas Road
CrossesDitch
LocationSec 5 T20N R 5W
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountySunflower County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.60445, -90.74604
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic15 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$639,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mike Thomas Road over Ditch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mike Thomas Road 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mike Thomas Road over Ditch carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mike Thomas Road over Ditch?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mike Thomas Road over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.