US Bridges

Tennessee Gas RD over Ditch

Good

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T18N R 8W B · Structure no. SA7600000000262

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tennessee Gas RD over Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Tennessee Gas RD over Ditch in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,180 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesTennessee Gas RD
CrossesDitch
LocationSec 34 T18N R 8W B
RouteCity Street 2028
Coordinates33.35614, -91.05786
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2022)
Projected traffic5,180 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tennessee Gas RD over Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tennessee Gas RD over Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Tennessee Gas RD over Ditch carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Tennessee Gas RD over Ditch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Tennessee Gas RD over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.