US Bridges

Oilwell Road over DITCH-1006

PoorPosted for load

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T15N R 7W · Structure no. SA7600000000069

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oilwell Road over DITCH-1006 is a steel other carrying Oilwell Road over DITCH-1006 in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOilwell Road
CrossesDITCH-1006
LocationSec 15 T15N R 7W
RouteCounty Highway 1006
Coordinates33.14819, -90.907
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating3.1 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic14 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oilwell Road over DITCH-1006 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oilwell Road over DITCH-1006 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Oilwell Road over DITCH-1006 carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Oilwell Road over DITCH-1006?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Oilwell Road over DITCH-1006?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.