US Bridges

Delta City Road over Ditch

Fair

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T15N R 6W B · Structure no. SA7600000000055

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Delta City Road over Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Delta City Road over Ditch in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 60 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesDelta City Road
CrossesDitch
LocationSec 23 T15N R 6W B
RouteCounty Highway 1049
Coordinates33.13595, -90.78886
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic70 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$926,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Delta City Road over Ditch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Delta City Road 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Delta City Road over Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Delta City Road over Ditch?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Delta City Road over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.