US Bridges

Delta City Road over Ditch

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T15N R 6W B · Structure no. SA7600000000060

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2016 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 1966, so it is 59 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2036. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesDelta City Road
CrossesDitch
LocationSec 35 T15N R 6W B
RouteCounty Highway 2020
Coordinates33.10299, -90.7938
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.4 US tons
Inventory rating12.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2016)
Projected traffic525 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$212,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Delta City Road over Ditch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Delta City Road over Ditch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Delta City Road over Ditch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Delta City Road over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.