Poge Road over Ditch
FairWashington County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T15N R 8W · Structure no. SA7600000000076
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Poge Road over Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Poge Road over Ditch in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 49 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 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Poge Road over Ditch built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Poge 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Poge Road over Ditch carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Poge Road over Ditch?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Poge Road over Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.