US Bridges

Goad Road over Ditch

Fair

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T25N R 2E · Structure no. SA6800000000094

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goad Road over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Goad Road over Ditch in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGoad Road
CrossesDitch
LocationSec 21 T25N R 2E
RouteCounty Highway 134
CountyTallahatchie County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.02881, -90.10124
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic90 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$11 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goad Road over Ditch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goad Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Goad Road over Ditch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Goad Road over Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Goad Road over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.