US Bridges

US 61 over Ditch

Fair

Warren County, Mississippi · 3.6 MI N I 20 · Structure no. 210006107512100

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 61 over Ditch in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 64 years old, older 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,700 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS 61
CrossesDitch
Location3.6 MI N I 20
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates32.40217, -90.82718
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic7,700 (2023)
Projected traffic7,700 by 2043
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$369 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is US 61 over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 61 over Ditch carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 61 over Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 61 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.