Back Road over Drainage Ditch
PoorTallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T26N R 2E · Structure no. SA6800000000116
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Back Road over Drainage Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Back Road over Drainage Ditch in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 4 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, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Back Road over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Back Road over Drainage 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 Back Road over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Back Road over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Back Road over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.