US Bridges

Greer Road over Ditch No 6

FairClosed to traffic

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T15N R 5W · Structure no. SA7600000000020

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greer Road over Ditch No 6 is a concrete channel beam carrying Greer Road over Ditch No 6 in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2036. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGreer Road
CrossesDitch No 6
LocationSec 6 T15N R 5W
RouteCounty Highway 1020
CountyWashington County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.17658, -90.7535
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.5 US tons
Inventory rating12.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic75 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$192,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greer Road over Ditch No 6 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greer Road over Ditch No 6 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Greer Road over Ditch No 6 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Greer Road over Ditch No 6?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Greer Road over Ditch No 6?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.