Baker Road over Drainage Ditch No 32
PoorClosed to trafficWashington County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T17N R 6W · Structure no. SA7600000000163
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Baker Road over Drainage Ditch No 32 is a concrete channel beam carrying Baker Road over Drainage Ditch No 32 in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
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 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Baker Road over Drainage Ditch No 32 built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Baker Road over Drainage Ditch No 32 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Baker Road over Drainage Ditch No 32 carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Baker Road over Drainage Ditch No 32?
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 Baker Road over Drainage Ditch No 32?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.