US Bridges

Fitzgeralds Blvd over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Tunica County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 3S R11W · Structure no. SA7200000000063

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fitzgeralds Blvd over Drainage Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Fitzgeralds Blvd over Drainage Ditch in Tunica County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2042. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFitzgeralds Blvd
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationSec 10 T 3S R11W
RouteCounty Highway 1251
Coordinates34.83947, -90.35328
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Fitzgeralds Blvd over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fitzgeralds Blvd over Drainage 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Fitzgeralds Blvd over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Fitzgeralds Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Fitzgeralds Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.