Burdett Road over Ditch No 1
PoorClosed to trafficWashington County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T17N R 7W · Structure no. SA7600000000167
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Burdett Road over Ditch No 1 is a concrete channel beam carrying Burdett Road over Ditch No 1 in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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: 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 95 ft (29 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 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 | 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Burdett Road over Ditch No 1 built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Burdett Road over Ditch No 1 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 Burdett Road over Ditch No 1 carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Burdett Road over Ditch No 1?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Burdett Road over Ditch No 1?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.