US Bridges

Wilcox Road over Ditch No. 6

Fair

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T17N R 8W B · Structure no. SA7600000000192

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2016
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. 6 is a concrete channel beam carrying Wilcox Road over Ditch No. 6 in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 56 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 6 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesWilcox Road
CrossesDitch No. 6
LocationSec 17 T17N R 8W B
RouteCounty Highway 923
CountyWashington County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.32766, -90.98865
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2023)
Projected traffic182 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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$866,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilcox Road over Ditch No. 6 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Wilcox Road over Ditch No. 6 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. 6 carry?

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

How long is Wilcox Road over Ditch No. 6?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wilcox Road over Ditch No. 6?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.