Paducah Wells Road over Lanside Ditch
FairTallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T25N R 2E B · Structure no. SA6800000000091
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 100 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Paducah Wells Road over Lanside Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Paducah Wells Road over Lanside Ditch in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2035. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Paducah Wells Road over Lanside Ditch built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Paducah Wells Road over Lanside 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 Paducah Wells Road over Lanside Ditch carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Paducah Wells Road over Lanside Ditch?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Paducah Wells Road over Lanside Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.