US Bridges

SR 15 over Ditch

Good

Union County, Mississippi · 0.9 MI N Pontotoc Cl · Structure no. 310001507328810

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 15 over Ditch in Union County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesSR 15
CrossesDitch
Location0.9 MI N Pontotoc Cl
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates34.39348, -89.01772
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2023)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 15 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 15 over Ditch carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Ditch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 15 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.