US Bridges

Panola-Tunica Coun over Unnamed Ditch

Good

Tunica County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 6S R10W · Structure no. SA7200000000065

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Panola-Tunica Coun over Unnamed Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Panola-Tunica Coun over Unnamed Ditch in Tunica County, Mississippi. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPanola-Tunica Coun
CrossesUnnamed Ditch
LocationSec 36 T 6S R10W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.51798, -90.19859
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2022)
Projected traffic270 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Panola-Tunica Coun over Unnamed Ditch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Panola-Tunica Coun over Unnamed 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Panola-Tunica Coun over Unnamed Ditch carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Panola-Tunica Coun over Unnamed Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Panola-Tunica Coun over Unnamed Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.