US Bridges

SR 27 over Ditch

Fair

Warren County, Mississippi · 1.0 MI S US 80 · Structure no. 310002707512690

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 27 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 27 over Ditch in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,700 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 27
CrossesDitch
Location1.0 MI S US 80
RouteState Highway 27
CountyWarren County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.33134, -90.82047
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic6,500 (2023)
Projected traffic6,700 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$311 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 27 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 27 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 27 over Ditch carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 27 over Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 27 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.