Brewer Road over Ditch
PoorTallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T25N R 3E · Structure no. SA6800000000113
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brewer Road over Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brewer Road over Ditch in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brewer Road over Ditch built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brewer Road 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 Brewer Road over Ditch carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Brewer Road over Ditch?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Brewer Road over Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.