Milam Lane over Ditch
PoorClosed to trafficTallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T24N R 2E B · Structure no. SA6800000000044
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 46 ft
- 300 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Milam Lane over Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Milam Lane over Ditch in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Milam Lane over Ditch built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Milam Lane over Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Milam Lane over Ditch carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Milam Lane over Ditch?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Milam Lane over Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.