US Bridges

US 82 over Ditch

Good

Washington County, Mississippi · 0.3 MI W SR 1 · Structure no. 210008207600600

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 over Ditch in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesDitch
Location0.3 MI W SR 1
RouteU.S. Route 82
Coordinates33.33449, -91.04787
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length37 ft (11.3 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 traffic170 (2020)
Projected traffic170 by 2040
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US 82 over Ditch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 82 over Ditch carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 82 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.