US Bridges

Mounce RD over Ditch

Poor

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T24N R 2E · Structure no. SA6800000000050

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mounce RD over Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mounce RD over Ditch in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older 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 0 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7 by 2035. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMounce RD
CrossesDitch
LocationSec 28 T24N R 2E
RouteCounty Highway 207
CountyTallahatchie County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.92767, -90.10019
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2015)
Projected traffic7 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$73,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mounce RD over Ditch built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mounce RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mounce RD over Ditch carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Mounce RD over Ditch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Mounce RD over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.