Marta Plantation over Drainage Ditch No 29
FairWashington County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T17N R 6W · Structure no. SA7600000000155
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Marta Plantation over Drainage Ditch No 29 is a concrete channel beam carrying Marta Plantation over Drainage Ditch No 29 in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 54 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.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Marta Plantation over Drainage Ditch No 29 built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Marta Plantation over Drainage Ditch No 29 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Marta Plantation over Drainage Ditch No 29 carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Marta Plantation over Drainage Ditch No 29?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Marta Plantation over Drainage Ditch No 29?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.