US Bridges

Myers Road over Ditch

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T15N R 7W B · Structure no. SA7600000000066

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Myers Road over Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Myers Road over Ditch in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2045. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesMyers Road
CrossesDitch
LocationSec 10 T15N R 7W B
RouteCounty Highway 938
Coordinates33.15883, -90.91567
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2025)
Projected traffic70 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$626,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Myers Road over Ditch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Myers 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 2025.

How much traffic does Myers Road over Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Myers 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 32 ft wide.

Who owns Myers Road over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.