US Bridges

Til Road South over Sugar Ditch

Good

Tunica County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T 5S R11W · Structure no. SA7200000000057

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Til Road South over Sugar Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Til Road South over Sugar Ditch in Tunica County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesTil Road South
CrossesSugar Ditch
LocationSec 5 T 5S R11W
RouteCounty Highway 78
Coordinates34.67757, -90.38646
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic550 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Til Road South over Sugar Ditch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Til Road South over Sugar Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Til Road South over Sugar Ditch carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Til Road South over Sugar Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Til Road South over Sugar Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.