US Bridges

Baker Road over Drainage Ditch No 27

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T17N R 6W · Structure no. SA7600000000156

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker Road over Drainage Ditch No 27 is a steel other carrying Baker Road over Drainage Ditch No 27 in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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, projected to reach 75 by 2031. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBaker Road
CrossesDrainage Ditch No 27
LocationSec 10 T17N R 6W
RouteCounty Highway 928
CountyWashington County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.32847, -90.81661
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating7.8 US tons
Inventory rating4.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic75 by 2031
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$247,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baker Road over Drainage Ditch No 27 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baker Road over Drainage Ditch No 27 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Baker Road over Drainage Ditch No 27 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Baker Road over Drainage Ditch No 27?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Baker Road over Drainage Ditch No 27?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.