US Bridges

Wilcox Road over Ditch No. 1

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T17N R 7W B · Structure no. SA7600000000169

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilcox Road over Ditch No. 1 is a concrete channel beam carrying Wilcox Road over Ditch No. 1 in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesWilcox Road
CrossesDitch No. 1
LocationSec 7 T17N R 7W B
RouteCounty Highway 923
CountyWashington County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.32814, -90.97183
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2023)
Projected traffic182 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$926,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilcox Road over Ditch No. 1 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Wilcox Road over Ditch No. 1 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Wilcox Road over Ditch No. 1 carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wilcox Road over Ditch No. 1?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wilcox Road over Ditch No. 1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.